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Trip from Jacksonville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

56.7 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

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city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 530, I 57, US 65B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on I 530. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 56.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 530 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 35 miles on I 530.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 530 is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and I 57. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 2nd Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
11.1 mi into trip | ~15m 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
16 mi into trip | ~21m 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
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 530 35 mi 35m
I 57 8.8 mi 9m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
West Main Street 1 mi 3m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
North 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 530 — 35 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 161

188 ft · 7 sec · North 1st Street
2

Turn left onto West Hickory Street

333 ft · 20 sec · West Hickory Street
3

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

362 ft · 20 sec · North 2nd Street
4

Turn right onto West Main Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
6

Merge onto I 57; US 167

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 57; US 167
7

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
8

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
9

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.
10

Take the exit onto US 65B

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 65B
11

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 18 sec · North Pine Street
12

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 15 sec · West Barraque Street
13

Turn right onto South Main Street

349 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.4 mi from Jacksonville, AR · 34m into the drive

Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Little Rock, AR

28 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.

Popular next leg

Little Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

44.2 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

North Little Rock, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East End, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Jacksonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.56 one way

$17.13 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.40 $18.80
premium $4.56 $10.18 $20.35
diesel $5.61 $12.52 $25.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, AR

Evening in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:22PM CDT until April 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Evening in Pine Bluff on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:22PM CDT until April 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jacksonville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 530, I 57, 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 28.4 miles from Jacksonville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.56 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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