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Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to De Witt, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

55.1 mi

89 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

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

Pine Bluff, AR

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Downtown De Witt, AR, AR

De Witt, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to De Witt, AR covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 165, US 63, State Highway 152 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on US 165. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 55.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 165 and US 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 miles on US 165.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 165 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 1.1 miles (US 79B / University Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 79B / University Drive

Turn right onto US 79B / University Drive

Navigation decision point

4
27.1 mi into trip | ~41m in | AR 152 / State Highway 152

Turn right onto AR 152 / State Highway 152

Navigation decision point

4
40.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 165

Turn right onto US 165

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 165 13.9 mi 19m
US 63 13.4 mi 20m
State Highway 152 13.3 mi 23m
University Drive 12.6 mi 18m
Martha Mitchell Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
West 2nd Street 0.7 mi 1m
West 2nd Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Walnut Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 165 — 13.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and De Witt, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
5

Turn right onto US 79B

13 mi · 18 min · University Drive
6

Turn left onto US 63; US 79

13 mi · 20 min · US 63; US 79
7

Turn right onto AR 152

13 mi · 23 min · State Highway 152
8

Turn right onto US 165

14 mi · 19 min · US 165
9

Turn left onto AR 152

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
10

Turn right onto AR 1B

115 ft · 3 sec · South Jefferson Street
11

Arrive at destination

AR 1B

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.5 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wabbaseka, 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Altheimer, AR

Fuel and coffee

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

Wabbaseka, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in De Witt, AR

The final approach into De Witt, 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

$8.32 one way

$16.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.13 $18.27
premium $4.56 $9.89 $19.78
diesel $5.61 $12.17 $24.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.79 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.71 $3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 15, 2026

Origin

Pine Bluff, AR

Afternoon in Pine Bluff on Thursday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

De Witt, AR

Afternoon in De Witt on Thursday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 25m 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 Pine Bluff, AR to De Witt, AR covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 165, US 63, State Highway 152. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 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 $8.32 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 is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.1 miles (US 79B / University Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pine Bluff, AR to De Witt, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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