How far is Rector, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Rector, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
215.72 mi
03h 27m
Flight
170.52 mi
274.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.52 mi
Kilometers
274.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.72 mi
Kilometers
347.17 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Rector
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rector
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rector
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
Russell
AR

Town in the U.

From Rector
106.8 mi
01h 43m
To Pine Bluff
109 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rector and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West 9th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1362 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rector 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 69%
I 30 West
45.4 mi · 21%
East Franklin Street
11.5 mi · 5%
West 9th Street
7.41 mi · 3%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
South Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Continue straight

66.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 43m from Rector
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rector and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rector to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Rector and 109 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rector and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

98 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rector and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 170.52 mi (274.43 km).

Rector

#1 Rector

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,703
Coordinates36.2631200, -90.2926000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-90.292599, 36.263144)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.82 L · about $28.82
Round trip
$57.64
15.22 gal · 57.64 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.82 $57.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.63 $35.20 $70.39
Diesel $5.42 $41.21 $82.42

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 Rector and Pine Bluff. The current time is 22:48:09.

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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.