Origin
Atkins, AR
Evening in Atkins on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
105.2 mi
169 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
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6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atkins, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Pine Bluff, AR
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Atkins to Pine Bluff covers 105.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating the route involves using North Church Street, North Pine Street, and West Barraque Street. Both locations are situated in the Southeast region of Arkansas, ensuring a consistent regional experience throughout your drive. It is a straightforward trip for those looking to connect these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Atkins, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 105.2-mile duration. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as your path is defined by the transitions between North Church Street, North Pine Street, and West Barraque Street. The nature of these local roads requires consistent attention to your surroundings and frequent adjustments to your driving pace. You will find that the road remains technical rather than fast, providing a driving experience that relies on constant navigation through local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Barraque Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkins, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on Northeast 4th Street
282 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
2
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Church Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge slight left
59 mi
·
59 min
5
Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi
·
6 min
6
Keep slight left
35 mi
·
35 min
7
Take the exit slight right
5.6 mi
·
9 min
8
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Pine Street
9
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Barraque Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid heavy traffic on local roads. With no planned stops required for this 105.2-mile transit, you can make the drive in one efficient push. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for navigation changes at intersections rather than settling into a cruise-control mindset. Ensure your fuel levels are sufficient before departing, as the $14 estimate provides a good baseline for your budget. Prioritize checking your GPS periodically to navigate the specific transitions between North Church Street and West Barraque Street smoothly.
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 52.6 miles from Atkins, AR, or about 48m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 48m 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 19m
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 Atkins, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atkins, AR
This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atkins, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Atkins, AR · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Atkins, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Bluff, AR
The final approach into Pine Bluff, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pine Bluff, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.08 one way
$32.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Evening in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
53 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 105.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Church Street, North Pine Street, West Barraque Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Atkins, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.08 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.
The drive from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atkins, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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