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

The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.41 mi
03h 34m
Flight
178.02 mi
286.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.02 mi
Kilometers
286.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.41 mi
Kilometers
370.81 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Grove
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Pine Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Prairie Grove
115.1 mi
01h 47m
To Pine Bluff
115.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Mock Drive

    36 m · 7 sec · West Mock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · North Mock Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 15 min · Hogeye Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 9 sec · South State Highway 265

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hogeye Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Hogeye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Phillips Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Grove 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 81%
Phillips Street
33.1 mi · 14%
Hogeye Road
10.1 mi · 4%
North Mock Street
0.56 mi
South State Highway 265
0.11 mi
South Main Street
0.07 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 47m from Prairie Grove
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Grove and Partly Sunny then 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 Grove to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Prairie Grove and 115.3 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Russellville, 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 Russellville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 178.02 mi (286.5 km).

Prairie Grove

#1 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: West Mock Drive (-94.317701, 35.976092)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.78 L · about $30.79
Round trip
$61.58
16.26 gal · 61.56 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.79 $61.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.63 $69.25
Premium $4.63 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $5.42 $44.02 $88.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Grove and Pine Bluff. The current time is 05:26:58.

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.