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4h 32m
Distance
258.3 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
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Centerton, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Pine Bluff, AR
Tom Fisk
The drive from Centerton, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 258.3 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, I 530 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.2 miles from Centerton, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 258.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.4 miles on I 40.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
1,386 ft
Highest Point
1,420 ft
~36.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,148 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 102B / North Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 258.3 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: near the start (AR 102B / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.6 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto AR 102B / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Centerton, AR to Pine Bluff, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 140.4 mi | 2h 21m |
| I 49 | 65.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| US 65B | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Centerton Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Centerton, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
Start on West Spring Street
Turn right onto AR 102B
Turn left onto AR 102
Continue on AR 102
Continue on AR 102
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Take the exit onto US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Take the exit onto US 65B
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluff, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Centerton, 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 Centerton, AR
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.2 mi from Centerton, AR · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 129.2 miles from Centerton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.4 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$39.49 one way
$78.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $43.31 | $86.62 |
| premium | $4.61 | $46.88 | $93.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.39 | $114.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.16 | $16.53 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Centerton on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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