Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Afternoon in Pine Bluff on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Midway, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
192.1 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
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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Midway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Midway, AR covers 192.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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, State Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.01 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
96 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 192.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 19m highway drive covering 192.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.6 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 27 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 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 530. You will hit about 13 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 Effort
6/10
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 192.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 44.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
|
~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
5
171.6 mi into trip
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~3h 50m in
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US 62; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 412
Navigation decision point
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 Midway, 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 | 54.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 14 | 23.5 mi | 41m |
| US Highway 65 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| US 62 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| South Broadview Street | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| AR 27 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| AR 126 | 7 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Midway, 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
·
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 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
·
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
·
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
·
US Highway 65
18
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
26 mi
·
36 min
·
US 65; AR 9; AR 16
19
Take the exit
208 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto AR 27
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 27
21
Continue on AR 14
24 mi
·
41 min
·
State Highway 14
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 412
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 62; US 412
23
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.1 mi
·
6 min
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US 62; US 412
24
Turn left onto AR 126
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
AR 126
25
At end of road, turn left onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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AR 5
26
Turn left onto AR 178
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
AR 178
27
Arrive at destination
AR 178
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 96 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 53m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 192.1 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midway, AR
The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, 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
$29.01 one way
$58.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.17 | $9.22 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.89 | $12.29 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Midway, AR
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
96 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
1 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 19m 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 Midway, AR covers 192.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, I 530, State Highway 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 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 $29.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 44.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Midway, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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