Origin
Clarksville, AR
Morning in Clarksville on Monday
Local time
9:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
142.2 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, AR
Get Lost Mike
Pine Bluff, AR
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 530, US 65B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.74 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
71.1 miles from Clarksville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 142.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 101.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East
6
101.4 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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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
142 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
142.1 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 94.6 mi | 1h 35m |
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| US 65B | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Rogers Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Barraque Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 94.6 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on AR 103
90 ft
·
9 sec
·
North College Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 103
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rogers Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East
5
Merge onto I 40
95 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
7
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.
8
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 65B
9
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pine Street
10
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Barraque Street
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
12
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Clarksville, AR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.6 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m
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 Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, AR
This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksville, 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 40 for about 94.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.1 mi from Clarksville, AR · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 71.1 miles from Clarksville, 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 94.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.74 one way
$43.48 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.84 | $47.69 |
| premium | $4.61 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.93 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.91 | $9.10 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning in Pine Bluff on Monday
Local time
9:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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 31m 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 Clarksville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 530, US 65B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Clarksville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.74 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.
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 2h 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; AR 103 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 101.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clarksville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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