The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Augusta, AR covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, US 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.37 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
57.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 115 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 115 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 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 17 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 55 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 115 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (West 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
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44.9 mi into trip|~50m in|US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
46.5 mi into trip|~53m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
5
101.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|US 64; US 167
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Bluff, AR and Augusta, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Batesville.
Memphis
44.9 mi in|~50m|via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
46.5 mi in|~53m|via I 57; US 167
Batesville
101.5 mi in|~1h 49m|via US 64; US 167
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
55 mi
56m
I 530
35 mi
35m
US 64
12.7 mi
19m
Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi
7m
I 30
4.2 mi
5m
US 67
1.6 mi
2m
US 65B
0.7 mi
1m
North 3rd Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 55 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Augusta, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
46 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·West 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 65B
4.6 mi·7 min·Martha Mitchell Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
0.7 mi·1 min·US 65B
6
Merge onto I 530; US 65
35 mi·35 min·I 530; US 65
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
27 mi·26 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
11
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
12
Continue on US 64
0.3 mi·29 sec·US 64
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
12 mi·18 min·US 64
14
Turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B
0.3 mi·26 sec·North 5th Street
15
Continue on US 64B; AR 33B
0.1 mi·18 sec·Magnolia
16
Turn left onto US 64B; AR 33B
0.5 mi·52 sec·North 3rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
AR 33B
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 57.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, AR
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pine Bluff, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 55 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Pine Bluff, AR
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.37 one way
$34.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.07
$38.13
premium
$4.56
$20.64
$41.28
diesel
$5.61
$25.39
$50.78
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: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.06
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Afternoon
in Pine Bluff on Friday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, AR
Afternoon
in Augusta on Friday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSE 0 to 5 mph16% chanceLive 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m 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 Pine Bluff, AR to Augusta, AR covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 530, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.37 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 115 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (West 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pine Bluff, AR and Augusta, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Batesville.
