The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 270, I 30, US 65B for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on US 270.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from Arkadelphia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 77.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 270 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.4 miles on US 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and I 30. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.9 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip|~29m in|US 270
Take the exit onto US 270 toward US 270 East: Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
5
26.9 mi into trip|~29m in|US 270
Turn right onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 270
44.4 mi
51m
I 30
21.5 mi
21m
US 65B
5.6 mi
9m
North 10th Street
3.8 mi
5m
I 530
1 mi
<1m
Valley Street
0.7 mi
1m
Caddo Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 44.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi·21 sec·Caddo Street
2
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
3.8 mi·5 min·North 10th Street
3
Continue on US 67; AR 7
0.7 mi·1 min·Valley Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
22 mi·21 min·I 30
6
Take the exit onto US 270
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 270
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
7
Turn right onto US 270
44 mi·50 min·US 270
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
9
Merge onto I 530; US 65
1.0 mi·57 sec·I 530; US 65
10
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi·9 min·US 65B
11
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft·18 sec·North Pine Street
12
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft·15 sec·West Barraque Street
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39 miles from Arkadelphia, AR, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluff, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arkadelphia, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arkadelphia, AR
This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Arkadelphia, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 270 for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39 mi from Arkadelphia, AR
· 43m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 18.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.76 one way
$23.53 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.91
$25.83
premium
$4.56
$13.98
$27.96
diesel
$5.61
$17.20
$34.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.82
$3.12
EV Truck/SUV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Arkadelphia, AR
Afternoon
in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Afternoon
in Pine Bluff on Friday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SSW 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Sheridan, AR
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 270, I 30, US 65B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Arkadelphia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.9 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arkadelphia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
