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Trip from Fairfield Bay, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

128.8 mi

207 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

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Downtown Fairfield Bay, AR, AR

Fairfield Bay, 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 Fairfield Bay, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 65, I 530, AR 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.45 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

64.4 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 128.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 128.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 miles on US 65.

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.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near AR 9; AR 16.

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 2h 47m 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: at 7.6 miles (AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 88.1 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
7.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | AR 9; AR 16

At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 16

Navigation decision point

5
17.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 65; AR 9; AR 16

At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16

Navigation decision point

6
88.1 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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
128.7 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
128.7 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 70.9 mi 1h 29m
I 530 35 mi 35m
AR 9 9.6 mi 16m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
AR 16 4.6 mi 8m
Dave Creek Parkway 3 mi 7m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Barraque Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 70.9 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dave Creek Parkway

3.0 mi · 7 min · Dave Creek Parkway
2

Turn left onto AR 16

4.6 mi · 8 min · AR 16
3

At end of road, turn left onto AR 9; AR 16

9.6 mi · 16 min · AR 9; AR 16
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 65; AR 9; AR 16

38 mi · 53 min · US 65; AR 9; AR 16
5

Take the exit onto US 65

28 mi · 29 min · US 65
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 64.4 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 28 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 19m

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 Fairfield Bay, 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 Fairfield Bay, AR

This is one driving day of about 128.8 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Fairfield Bay, 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 US 65 for about 70.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.4 mi from Fairfield Bay, AR · 1h 35m into the drive

Downtown Greenbrier, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenbrier, AR

64 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

Clinton, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.8

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

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 128.8

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 55.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 55.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.45 one way

$38.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.35 $42.71
premium $4.56 $23.12 $46.24
diesel $5.61 $28.44 $56.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Conway, Arkansas

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Conway, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.6 0 $13.52 $6.18
Efficient EV 32.2 0 $11.27 $5.15
EV Truck/SUV 51.5 0 $18.03 $8.24

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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

Fairfield Bay, AR

Evening in Fairfield Bay on Thursday

Local time

5:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Evening in Pine Bluff on Thursday

Local time

5:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Greenbrier, AR

64 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

2h 47m 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 Fairfield Bay, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, I 530, AR 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.4 miles from Fairfield Bay, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.45 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 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (US 65; AR 9; AR 16): Navigation decision point; at 88.1 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairfield Bay, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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