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

The driving distance from Rockwell, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.29 mi
01h 28m
Flight
66.52 mi
107.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.52 mi
Kilometers
107.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.29 mi
Kilometers
121.17 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Rockwell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwell
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Pine Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockwell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Poyen
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Rockwell
37.6 mi
00h 44m
To Pine Bluff
37.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Rockwell and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grissom Trail

    118 m · 19 sec · Grissom Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kaufman Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US-270 West, US-270 East

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern

    2058 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    44 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 57 sec

  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 Rockwell and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-270 West
14.7 mi · 19%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 10%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.73 mi · 5%
Doctor Martin Luther King
3.73 mi · 5%
Airport Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Kaufman Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poyen
00h 44m from Rockwell
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockwell 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 Rockwell to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poyen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Rockwell and 37.7 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Poyen

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

16 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

45 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

57 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

114 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.06 km).

Rockwell

#1 Rockwell

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population3,780
Coordinates34.4642600, -93.1337900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Grissom Trail (-93.132985, 34.464263)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.15
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.07 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.33 $22.66
Premium $4.63 $12.30 $24.61
Diesel $5.42 $14.40 $28.81

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockwell and Pine Bluff. The current time is 18:37:18.

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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.