How far is Prairie Creek, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.45 mi
03h 58m
Flight
186.55 mi
300.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.55 mi
Kilometers
300.23 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.45 mi
Kilometers
411.11 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Creek
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Creek
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Prairie Creek
127.6 mi
01h 59m
To Pine Bluff
127.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Prairie Creek Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Prairie Creek Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Locust Street

    2195 ft · 50 sec · East Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1762 ft · 39 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    2446 ft · 57 sec · West Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Creek and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 73%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 23%
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 1%
Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
West Walnut Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 59m from Prairie Creek
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Creek and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Creek to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Prairie Creek and 127.9 miles from Pine Bluff.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Creek and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 186.55 mi (300.23 km).

Prairie Creek

#1 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3420200, -94.0618700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Creek Drive (-94.061829, 36.341922)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.12 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
18.02 gal · 68.24 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.37 $76.75
Premium $4.63 $41.67 $83.34
Diesel $5.42 $48.79 $97.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Creek and Pine Bluff. The current time is 06:37:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.