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

The driving distance from Waldron, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
152.86 mi
02h 57m
Flight
127.47 mi
205.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.47 mi
Kilometers
205.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.86 mi
Kilometers
246.01 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Waldron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldron
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldron
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
Piney
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Waldron
76.3 mi
01h 28m
To Pine Bluff
76.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danville Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Danville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    47 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  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 Waldron 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
22.7 mi · 15%
US-270 West
14.7 mi · 10%
US 270 East
7.2 mi · 5%
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
Danville Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piney
01h 28m from Waldron
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waldron 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 Waldron to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Piney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Waldron and 76.6 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piney

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

33 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

44 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

82 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

102 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 127.47 mi (205.15 km).

Waldron

#1 Waldron

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,335
Coordinates34.8984300, -94.0907600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville Road (-94.090759, 34.898457)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.42 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.82
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.41 $40.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.96 $45.91
Premium $4.63 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $5.42 $29.19 $58.37

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 Waldron and Pine Bluff. The current time is 21:48:13.

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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.