The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Glenwood, AR covers 101.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sheridan Road, US 70, US 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on Sheridan Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.34 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
50.8 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 101.6 miles, with most of the trip on Sheridan Road and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on Sheridan Road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sheridan Road is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sheridan Road and US 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 101.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
6.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.9 mi into trip|~11m in|US 270 / Sheridan Road
Turn left onto US 270 / Sheridan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi
37m
US 70
21.7 mi
32m
US 270
14.6 mi
18m
US Highway 270
12.4 mi
14m
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
7.4 mi
7m
Airport Road
5.7 mi
8m
Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi
7m
I 530
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sheridan Road
— 31.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Glenwood, 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
1.0 mi·1 min·I 530; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
300 ft·11 sec
9
Turn left onto US 270
32 mi·37 min·Sheridan Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 270
0.2 mi·16 sec·East 3rd Street
11
Continue on US 270
12 mi·14 min·US Highway 270
12
Take the exit onto US 270
1.4 mi·1 min·US 270
13
Take the exit onto US 270
13 mi·15 min·US 270
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
14
Take the exit onto US 270
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 270
15
Merge onto US 70; US 270
7.4 mi·7 min·Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
16
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·38 sec·US 70
17
Turn left onto US 70
5.7 mi·8 min·Airport Road
18
Continue on US 70
21 mi·31 min·US 70
19
Turn right onto US 70B
0.8 mi·1 min·Broadway Street
20
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
91 ft·4 sec·North 2nd Street
21
Arrive at destination
North 2nd 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 50.8 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenwood, 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 101.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pine Bluff, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sheridan Road for about 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Pine Bluff, AR
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glenwood, AR
The final approach into Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 70.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.69 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.84
$33.69
premium
$4.56
$18.24
$36.47
diesel
$5.61
$22.43
$44.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 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
30.5
0
$10.67
$4.88
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.22
$6.50
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 15, 2026
Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning
in Pine Bluff on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glenwood, AR
Morning
in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
5 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 12m 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 Glenwood, AR covers 101.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sheridan Road, US 70, US 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 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 $15.34 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 101.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Pine Bluff, AR to Glenwood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
