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Trip from Bono, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

169.1 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Bono, 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 Bono, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 530, West Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.54 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

84.6 miles from Bono, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 169.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 169.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.1 miles on I 57.

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.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near AR 91; AR 230.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (AR 91; AR 230): Navigation decision point; at 123.5 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 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.

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | AR 91; AR 230

At end of road, turn left onto AR 91; AR 230

Navigation decision point

5
123.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
6
128.4 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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.
5
169 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
169 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 110.1 mi 1h 53m
I 530 35 mi 35m
West Church Street 7.9 mi 13m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
AR 230 3.2 mi 5m
AR 91 1 mi 1m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 110.1 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 63B

164 ft · 9 sec · US 63B
2

Turn left onto AR 230

7.9 mi · 13 min · West Church Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto AR 91; AR 230

1.0 mi · 1 min · AR 91; AR 230
4

Turn right onto AR 230

3.2 mi · 5 min · AR 230
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
6

Merge onto I 57

110 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 57
7

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
8

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9

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.
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

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 84.6 miles from Bono, AR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.1 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 37 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.6 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

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 Bono, 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 Bono, AR

This is one driving day of about 169.1 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Bono, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 110.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.6 mi from Bono, AR · 1h 36m into the drive

city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, AR

85 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

McCrory, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cabot, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Bono, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.1 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Top Restaurant

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

3 mi

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.8

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.2

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

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 169.1

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 36.2

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 36.2

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.54 one way

$51.08 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $28.03 $56.07
premium $4.56 $30.35 $60.70
diesel $5.61 $37.34 $74.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.7 0 $17.76 $8.12
Efficient EV 42.3 0 $14.80 $6.76
EV Truck/SUV 67.6 0 $23.67 $10.82

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Bono, AR

Late night in Bono on Saturday

Local time

1:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Late night in Pine Bluff on Saturday

Local time

1:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Jacksonville, AR

85 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

1 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

3h 9m 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 Bono, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 530, West Church 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 84.6 miles from Bono, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.54 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 9m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (AR 91; AR 230): Navigation decision point; at 123.5 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bono, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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