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

The driving distance from West Helena, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
99.57 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.75 mi
129.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in West Helena
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Helena
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Helena
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
Roe
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From West Helena
49.8 mi
00h 56m
To Pine Bluff
49.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 West Helena and Pine Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    1911 ft · 53 sec · Anderson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sebastian Street

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Sebastian Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    52.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · West Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Barraque Street

    95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Helena and Pine Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sebastian Street
33.2 mi · 33%
West Front Street
12.6 mi · 13%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
0.91 mi · 1%
Anderson Street
0.36 mi
South Main Street
0.07 mi
West Barraque Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

52.4 mi · 01h 18m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roe
00h 56m from West Helena
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Helena 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 West Helena to Pine Bluff?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Roe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from West Helena and 49.8 miles from Pine Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Helena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Roe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Helena and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 80.75 mi (129.96 km).

West Helena

#1 West Helena

City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population7,679
Coordinates34.5506600, -90.6417700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluff

#2 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 242 (-90.641314, 34.550664)
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 Helena and Pine Bluff. The current time is 03:19:30.

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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.