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Trip from Mountain Home, 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 2m

Distance

102.7 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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Downtown Mountain Home, AR, AR

Mountain Home, AR

Mark Stebnicki

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

Pine Bluff, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mountain Home, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 530, AR 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.51 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.

Midpoint

51.3 miles from Mountain Home, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 102.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 530. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway.

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 102.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 11.2 miles (AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 57 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 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
11.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway

Turn left onto AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway

Navigation decision point

5
57 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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
102.5 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 41.6 mi 42m
I 530 35 mi 35m
AR 16 10.4 mi 18m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
North Elm Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 41.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 16

10 mi · 18 min · AR 16
2

Turn left onto AR 16

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Race Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street
4

Turn left onto AR 36

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
5

Turn right onto I 57 Business

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
6

Take the ramp onto I 57 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 57 Business
7

Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167

13 mi · 13 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
8

Continue on I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
9

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
10

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
11

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.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.3 miles from Mountain Home, AR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 23 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.3 miles or 1h 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 1h 39m

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 Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, AR

This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mountain Home, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 41.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.3 mi from Mountain Home, AR · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Sherwood, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sherwood, AR

51 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

Beebe, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sherwood, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Mountain Home, 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.

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.

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.7

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 102.7

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.51 one way

$31.02 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.03 $34.05
premium $4.56 $18.43 $36.87
diesel $5.61 $22.67 $45.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11
EV Truck/SUV 41.1 0 $14.38 $6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mountain Home, AR

Evening in Mountain Home on Friday

Local time

7:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Evening in Pine Bluff on Friday

Local time

7:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 mph 22% chance 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

4 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 2m 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 Mountain Home, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 530, AR 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.3 miles from Mountain Home, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.51 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 102.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 11.2 miles (AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 57 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Mountain Home, 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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