Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Afternoon in Pine Bluff on Thursday
Local time
3:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Green Forest, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
201.2 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Bluff, AR
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Green Forest, AR
Lauri Poldre
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Green Forest, AR covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, I 530, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.5 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.6 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 25m highway drive covering 201.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.5 miles on US 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 530. 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 201.2 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 44.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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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West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
7
44.9 mi into trip
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~50m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
45.2 mi into trip
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~51m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
72.9 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 65
Take the exit onto US 65 toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Green Forest, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
44.9 mi in
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~50m
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via US 65
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 90.5 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 27.8 mi | 43m |
| US Highway 65 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| South Broadview Street | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 30 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Skyline Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 90.5 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Green Forest, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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West 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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South Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 65B
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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Martha Mitchell Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 65B
6
Merge onto I 530; US 65
35 mi
·
35 min
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I 530; US 65
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
28 mi
·
29 min
·
US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 65
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
11
Merge onto US 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
12
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
13
Continue on US 65
12 mi
·
16 min
·
South Broadview Street
14
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 65
15
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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North Broadview Street
16
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
17
Continue on US 65; Hwy 124
18 mi
·
25 min
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US Highway 65
18
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
27 mi
·
36 min
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US 65; AR 9; AR 16
19
Continue on US 65; AR 27
36 mi
·
50 min
·
US 65; AR 27
20
Continue on US 62; US 65; US 412
7.1 mi
·
11 min
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US 62; US 65; US 412
21
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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US 62; US 65; US 412
22
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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US 62; US 412
23
Continue on US 62; US 412
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 62
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto CR 906
20 ft
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0 sec
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South Springfield Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
CR 906
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.5 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 44 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Forest, 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 201.2 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pine Bluff, 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 65 for about 90.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.6 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.5 miles.
Arriving in Green Forest, AR
The final approach into Green Forest, 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 Green Forest, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.39 one way
$60.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.36 | $66.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.11 | $72.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.42 | $88.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.13 | $9.66 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.5 | 1 | $28.17 | $12.88 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Green Forest, AR
Afternoon in Green Forest on Thursday
Local time
3:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
101 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Green Forest, AR covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, I 530, US 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.6 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 $30.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 201.2 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 44.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Green Forest, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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