The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Highland, AR covers 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 26, Sheridan Road, US 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on AR 26.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.58 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 122.1 miles, with most of the trip on AR 26 and Sheridan Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.7 miles on AR 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 26 and Sheridan Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Walnut Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 122.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.9 miles (US 270 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
5
77.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AR 26
32.7 mi
57m
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi
37m
US 270
26.6 mi
26m
US Highway 270
12.4 mi
14m
Hollywood Road
4.7 mi
8m
Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi
7m
Main Street
3.9 mi
6m
State Highway 26
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
AR 26
— 32.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Highland, 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
27 mi·26 min·US 270
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
14
Turn right onto AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi·22 sec·Pine Street
15
Turn left onto AR 51
4.7 mi·8 min·Hollywood Road
16
Turn straight onto AR 26
33 mi·57 min·AR 26
17
At end of road, turn left onto AR 19; AR 27
0.5 mi·52 sec·East 13th Street
18
Continue on AR 27
0.5 mi·54 sec·North Washington Avenue
19
Continue on AR 27
3.9 mi·6 min·Main Street
20
Turn right onto AR 26
1.5 mi·2 min·State Highway 26
21
Turn left onto Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
29 ft·1 sec·Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
22
Arrive at destination
Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 122.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 AR 26 for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.1 mi from Pine Bluff, AR
· 1h 13m into the drive
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 26.2
Sheridan, Arkansas
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+18709424163
Yellowjacket Drive-In
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 26.2
Sheridan, Arkansas
Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm
+18709422486
Uncle Henry’s BBQ
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 26.2
Sheridan, Arkansas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18709423937
TJax Southern Dine restaurant
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 104.7
Delight, Arkansas
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.58 one way
$33.17 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$18.51
$37.01
premium
$4.15
$19.95
$39.90
diesel
$3.75
$18.03
$36.05
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: 42.7 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Smart Ford
Malvern, AR
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Smart Auto Group 4, LLC
White Hall, AR
Blink Network
2 DCFC
3 Smart Dr
White Hall, AR
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Southwest Chrysler - AR
Arkadelphia, AR
EVGATEWAY
2 DCFC
EV Connect: 2
Blink Network: 1
EVGATEWAY: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Highland, AR
Morning
in Highland on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
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
2h 48m 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 Highland, AR covers 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 26, Sheridan Road, 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 61.1 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 $16.58 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.9 miles (US 270 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pine Bluff, AR to Highland, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
