How far is West Fork, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?

The driving distance from West Fork, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
220.38 mi
03h 16m
Flight
170.28 mi
274.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.28 mi
Kilometers
274.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.38 mi
Kilometers
354.67 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in West Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fork
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fork
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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From West Fork
110 mi
01h 38m
To Pine Bluff
110.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 West Fork and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fork and Pine Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on South Campbell Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McKnight Avenue

    599 ft · 12 sec · McKnight Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Phillips Street

    1 km · 1 min · Phillips Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fork 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
186 mi · 84%
Phillips Street
33.6 mi · 15%
McKnight Avenue
0.11 mi
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
West Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 38m from West Fork
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Fork 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 West Fork to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from West Fork and 110.3 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fork and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 170.28 mi (274.04 km).

West Fork

#1 West Fork

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,623
Coordinates35.9242500, -94.1885400
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.188632, 35.924433)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $29.46
Round trip
$58.93
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.46 $58.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.14 $66.27
Premium $4.63 $35.98 $71.97
Diesel $5.42 $42.13 $84.26

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 West Fork and Pine Bluff. The current time is 21:11:01.

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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.