How far is Star City, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?
The driving distance from Star City, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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.
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star City and Pine Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Pine Bluff.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
36 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Arkansas Avenue
2102 ft · 44 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 530
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
2488 ft · 33 sec · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1210 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto South Olive Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Olive Street
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Turn right onto West Harding Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · West Harding Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star City and Pine Bluff.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 530
Turn right onto Highway 530
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Star City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pine Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star City to Pine Bluff?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Star City and 12.8 miles from Pine Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Star City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pine Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Friendship
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Friendship.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 km).
#1 Star City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 33.9428800, -91.8434700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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