Trip from Austin, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

109.4 mi

176 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Austin, AR

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city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States

Pine Bluff, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Austin, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 530, US 65, North Broadview Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on I 530. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.52 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

54.7 miles from Austin, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 109.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 109.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 530 and US 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 35 miles on I 530.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 530 is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and US 65. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 9 / State Highway 9.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 109.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (AR 9 / State Highway 9): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.4 miles (AR 92 / Bennett Road): Navigation decision point; at 68.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 9 / State Highway 9

Turn sharp right onto AR 9 / State Highway 9

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | AR 92 / Bennett Road

Turn left onto AR 92 / Bennett Road

Navigation decision point

68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 530; US 65; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

109.2 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

109.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 530	35 mi	35m
US 65	32.6 mi	35m
North Broadview Street	11.8 mi	16m
Bennett Road	6.2 mi	10m
US 65B	5.6 mi	9m
State Highway 9	5.4 mi	9m
AR 285	4.8 mi	8m
US Highway 65	4.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 530 — 35 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.

Start on Austin Road

122 ft · 12 sec · Austin Road

Turn sharp right onto AR 9

5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9

Turn left onto AR 92

6.2 mi · 10 min · Bennett Road

Turn right onto AR 285

4.8 mi · 8 min · AR 285

Turn right onto Lewis Drive

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Lewis Drive

Merge onto US 65

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Broadway

Continue on US 65

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Broadview Street

Continue on US 65

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 65

Continue on US 65

12 mi · 16 min · North Broadview Street

Continue on US 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

Continue on US 65

1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

Take the exit onto US 65

28 mi · 29 min · US 65

Take the exit onto US 65

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

35 mi · 35 min · I 530; US 65; US 167

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 65B

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 65B

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 18 sec · North Pine Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 15 sec · West Barraque Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

349 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street

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 54.7 miles from Austin, AR, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 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 24 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.7 miles or 1h 16m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluff, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Austin, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Austin, AR

This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Austin, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 530 for about 35 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.7 mi from Austin, AR · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maumelle, AR

55 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

Greenbrier, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maumelle, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Austin, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.2

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.5

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 39.1

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 39.1

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.52 one way

$33.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.14	$36.27
premium	$4.56	$19.64	$39.27
diesel	$5.61	$24.15	$48.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Conway, AR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Smith Ford

Conway, AR

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG PL02

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG POWER LINK 1

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Franklin's Charging Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

3 Smart Dr

White Hall, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 2 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.8	$11.49	$5.25
Efficient EV	27.4	$9.57	$4.38
EV Truck/SUV	43.8	$15.32	$7.00

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Austin, AR

Evening in Austin on Thursday

Local time

8:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Evening in Pine Bluff on Thursday

Local time

8:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

2h 18m 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 Austin, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 530, US 65, North Broadview Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from Austin, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.52 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 route from Austin, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Austin, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pine Bluff, AR

Nearby Places

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Pine Bluff, AR

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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