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Trip from Lewisville, 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

2h 51m

Distance

145 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Downtown Lewisville, AR, AR

Lewisville, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

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

Pine Bluff, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lewisville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 145 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 30, US 270, AR 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.1 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.90 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

72.5 miles from Lewisville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 68.1 mi 1h 8m
US 270 44.4 mi 51m
AR 29 19.5 mi 29m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
Spruce Street 2.3 mi 3m
South Hazel Street 1.6 mi 2m
South Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
I 530 1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 68.1 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spruce Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · Spruce Street
2

Continue on AR 29

20 mi · 29 min · AR 29
3

Turn left onto AR 29B

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
4

Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 3rd Street
5

Turn left onto AR 29B

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Hazel Street
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
7

Merge onto I 30

68 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 30
8

Take the exit onto US 270

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 270
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
9

Turn right onto US 270

44 mi · 50 min · US 270
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
11

Merge onto I 530; US 65

1.0 mi · 57 sec · I 530; US 65
12

Take the exit onto US 65B

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 65B
13

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 18 sec · North Pine Street
14

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 15 sec · West Barraque Street
15

Turn right onto South Main Street

349 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
16

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 72.5 miles from Lewisville, AR, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 32 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 17m

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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, AR

This is one driving day of about 145 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lewisville, 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 30 for about 68.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Malvern, AR

73 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

Malvern, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

49.7 mi · 1h 2m

Pacing Suggestions

Hope, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malvern, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Lewisville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.

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

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

The Wood Shed BBQ

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

White Hall, Arkansas

1.9 mi

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

1.8 mi

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

Love's Travel Stop

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.4

Prescott, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18708871744

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Prescott, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18708871744

Visit website

Bojangles

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Prescott, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

The Wood Shed BBQ

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.6

White Hall, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18702477424

Visit website

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 145

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18708504888

Whippet Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.9

Prattsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18706994391

Visit website

Lybrand's | Bakery & Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

+18705344607

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 144.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
21.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | AR 29B / South Main Street

Turn left onto AR 29B / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
23.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street

Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
94 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 270

Turn right onto US 270

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
144.9 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
144.9 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.90 one way

$43.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.04 $48.08
premium $4.56 $26.03 $52.05
diesel $5.61 $32.01 $64.03

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: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.23 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.3 0 $12.69 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.30 $9.28

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Lewisville, AR

Afternoon in Lewisville on Saturday

Local time

12:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Afternoon in Pine Bluff on Saturday

Local time

12:30 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

2 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 51m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 85
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

145 mi in 2h 51m, mostly highway — 68.1 mi of that is on I 30.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.1 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 270. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near AR 29B / South Main Street.

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 51m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (AR 29B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 94 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 145 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68.1 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (AR 29B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 94 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Bluff, AR before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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