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Trip from Highland, 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 41m

Distance

178.3 mi

287 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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Downtown Highland, AR, AR

Highland, 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 Highland, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 167, I 530, Batesville Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.93 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

89.1 miles from Highland, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 178.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Highland, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Timberlane Drive.

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 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Timberlane Drive): Navigation decision point; at 132.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Timberlane Drive

Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

Navigation decision point

5
132.7 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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
137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 55m 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
178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 167 60.1 mi 1h 3m
I 530 35 mi 35m
Batesville Boulevard 32.9 mi 43m
North Saint Louis Street 14.4 mi 22m
Ash Flat Drive 11.9 mi 17m
Evening Shade Drive 9.5 mi 14m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
US 62 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 167 — 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Lakeshore Drive

415 ft · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
2

Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

418 ft · 18 sec · Timberlane Drive
3

Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive
4

Continue on Ridgecrest Drive

0.5 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive
5

At end of road, turn left onto Rebel Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Rebel Drive
6

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 62; US 412
7

Continue on US 167

12 mi · 17 min · Ash Flat Drive
8

Continue on US 167

9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
9

Continue on US 167; AR 58

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on US 167

14 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street
11

Continue on US 167; AR 25

33 mi · 43 min · Batesville Boulevard
12

Take the exit onto US 167

55 mi · 56 min · US 167
13

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
14

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
15

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.
16

Take the exit onto US 65B

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 65B
17

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 18 sec · North Pine Street
18

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 15 sec · West Barraque Street
19

Turn right onto South Main Street

349 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
20

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 89.1 miles from Highland, AR, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 39 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.1 miles or 2h 4m 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 4m

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 Highland, 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 Highland, AR

This is one driving day of about 178.3 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Highland, 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 167 for about 60.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.1 mi from Highland, AR · 2h 4m into the drive

city in and county seat of Independence County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Batesville, AR

89 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

Batesville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Searcy, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.1 miles from Highland, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 167 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 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.

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

Carol's Lakeview Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18702573595

Carol's Lakeview Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18702573595

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.3

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 178.3

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 50.9

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.93 one way

$53.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $29.56 $59.12
premium $4.56 $32.00 $64.01
diesel $5.61 $39.37 $78.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.5 0 $18.72 $8.56
Efficient EV 44.6 0 $15.60 $7.13
EV Truck/SUV 71.3 0 $24.96 $11.41

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Highland, AR

Night in Highland on Friday

Local time

10:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Night in Pine Bluff on Friday

Local time

10:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

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 41m 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 Highland, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 167, I 530, Batesville Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.1 miles from Highland, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.93 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 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Timberlane Drive): Navigation decision point; at 132.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Highland, 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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