How far is Walnut Ridge, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from Walnut Ridge, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.52 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.97 mi
28.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.97 mi
Kilometers
28.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.52 mi
Kilometers
39.46 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Ridge
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
White Hall
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Walnut Ridge
12.2 mi
00h 13m
To Pine Bluff
12.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Ridge and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Forestry Rd 9955

    82 m · 19 sec · Forestry Rd 9955

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Redfield Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Redfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Ridge and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
21.8 mi · 89%
Redfield Road
2.47 mi · 10%
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
North Pine Street
0.06 mi
Forestry Rd 9955
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Merge slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
00h 13m from Walnut Ridge
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Walnut Ridge to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Walnut Ridge and 12.3 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

90 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Ridge and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 17.97 mi (28.92 km).

Walnut Ridge

#1 Walnut Ridge

City in Arkansas

Population5,162
Coordinates34.4020400, -92.2376500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Forestry Rd 9955 (-92.237949, 34.402035)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

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 Walnut Ridge and Pine Bluff. The current time is 00:15:20.

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.