Origin
Magnolia, AR
Evening in Magnolia on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magnolia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
109 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magnolia, AR
Christina & Peter
Pine Bluff, AR
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Connecting Magnolia to Pine Bluff is a straightforward 109-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes to complete. Because this trip is well within the range of a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra plans in the area. You will primarily follow US 79, making it a simple, direct path through Southeast Arkansas. Budgeting around $17 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. It is a highly efficient route that serves as a reliable link between these two regional hubs.
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
54.5 miles from Magnolia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 95% of your travel time is spent on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by the longest stretch of 104.1 miles on US 79, which keeps the drive consistent and fast-paced. You will begin and end your journey transitioning through local streets like East Main Street and South Main Street, but the vast majority of your time is spent on the open highway. The drive maintains a steady rhythm, allowing you to settle in for a long, uninterrupted push toward your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Magnolia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is easy. At 2h 33m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 79; US 82): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (US 79): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 79; US 82
Turn left onto US 79; US 82
Navigation decision point
5
35.5 mi into trip
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~52m in
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US 79
Turn left onto US 79
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
105.4 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
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Miramar Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Miramar Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 104.1 mi | 2h 23m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Miramar Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 17th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 16th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Harding Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 104.1 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on US 79B; AR 19
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 79; US 82
34 mi
·
50 min
·
US 79; US 82
4
Turn left onto US 79
70 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
US 79
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Miramar Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Drive
6
Continue on West 17th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 17th Avenue
7
Continue on West 16th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 16th Avenue
8
Continue on West Harding Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Harding Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 63B
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time, though planning for a single stop will help break up the 2.5-hour duration. Because the route is dominated by a long highway stretch, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Magnolia to make the most of your $17 budget. Keep a steady pace on US 79, as the lack of turns means you will spend most of your time in a single lane. Use your one recommended stop to stretch your legs, as the consistent nature of the drive can be tiring. Having a clear plan for that midpoint break will keep you alert until you reach Pine Bluff.
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 54.5 miles from Magnolia, AR, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.1 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 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 Magnolia, 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 Magnolia, AR
This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Magnolia, 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 79 for about 104.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.5 mi from Magnolia, AR · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Magnolia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.1 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.66 one way
$33.33 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.28 | $36.55 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.22 | $48.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Evening in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 33m 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 Magnolia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 109 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, East Main Street, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.5 miles from Magnolia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.66 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.
The drive from Magnolia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is easy. At 2h 33m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 79; US 82): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (US 79): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Magnolia, AR to Pine Bluff, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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