Trip from Conway, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

73.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Locust Avenue, Oak Street, Central Landing Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.5 miles from Conway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 73.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Locust Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Locust Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Oak Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Central Landing Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Pine Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Barraque Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Locust Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

105 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

2

Turn right onto Locust Avenue

499 ft · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

3

Turn right onto Oak Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

4

Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

5

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

6

Merge slight left

26 mi · 26 min

7

Take the exit slight right

4.6 mi · 6 min

8

Keep slight left

35 mi · 35 min

9

Take the exit slight right

5.6 mi · 9 min

10

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street

11

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 16 sec · West Barraque Street

12

Turn right onto South Main Street

351 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street

13

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 36.5 miles from Conway, AR, or about 34m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 73.1 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

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 Conway, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conway, AR

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, AR.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

37 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.5 mi from Conway, AR

Memphis, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haskell, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$9.93	$19.86
midgrade	$3.85	$11.08	$22.16
premium	$4.15	$11.94	$23.89
diesel	$3.75	$10.79	$21.58

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Conway, AR

Late night in Conway on Saturday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Late night in Pine Bluff on Saturday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Conway, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Locust Avenue, Oak Street, Central Landing Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Conway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.93 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.