Origin
Bethel Heights, AR
Evening in Bethel Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Heights, AR to Pine Bluff, AR
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
245.6 mi
395 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Bluff, AR
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethel Heights, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 245.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Morris Avenue, North Thompson Road, North Thompson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.55 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
122.8 miles from Bethel Heights, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 245.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Morris Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethel Heights, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Morris Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Thompson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Thompson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fulbright Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Barraque Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Morris Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Heights, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on Alliance Drive
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
Alliance Drive
2
Turn right onto East Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Morris Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Thompson Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Thompson Road
4
Continue on North Thompson Street
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Thompson Street
5
Continue on North College Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
6
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
48 mi
·
49 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
8
Merge slight left
140 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
9
Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight left
35 mi
·
35 min
11
Take the exit slight right
5.6 mi
·
9 min
12
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Pine Street
13
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Barraque Street
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.8 miles from Bethel Heights, AR, or about 1h 51m 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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.8 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Bethel Heights, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bethel Heights, AR
This is one driving day of about 245.6 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethel Heights, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.8 mi from Bethel Heights, AR · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 122.8 miles from Bethel Heights, 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
$37.55 one way
$75.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $41.18 | $82.36 |
| premium | $4.61 | $44.58 | $89.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.56 | $109.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| Efficient EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.2 | 1 | $34.38 | $15.72 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
123 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
13 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
3h 42m 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 Bethel Heights, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 245.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Morris Avenue, North Thompson Road, North Thompson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.8 miles from Bethel Heights, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethel Heights, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethel Heights, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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