Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Mineral Springs, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

145.5 mi

234 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 47m ★

6 AM

2h 58m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 6m

12 PM

3h 3m

3 PM

3h 7m

5 PM

3h 19m

8 PM

2h 51m

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

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

Pine Bluff, AR

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Mineral Springs, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 270, Sheridan Road, Blevins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.5 miles on US 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.97 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

72.7 miles from Pine Bluff, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Mineral Springs, AR covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Walnut Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 145.5 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: 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 12 key points

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

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

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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.

51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 270

Take the exit onto US 270

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

106.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 270	55.5 mi	55m
Sheridan Road	31.8 mi	37m
Blevins Road	30.8 mi	45m
US Highway 270	12.4 mi	14m
South 4th Street	5.9 mi	9m
Martha Mitchell Expressway	4.6 mi	7m
I 530	1 mi	1m
North Main Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 270 — 55.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Mineral Springs, AR.

Start on South Main Street

46 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Walnut Street

Turn left onto US 65B

4.6 mi · 7 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 65B

Merge onto I 530; US 65

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 530; US 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Keep slight left at fork

300 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto US 270

32 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 270

0.2 mi · 16 sec · East 3rd Street

Continue on US 270

12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270

Take the exit onto US 270

56 mi · 55 min · US 270

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

Turn right onto US 371

31 mi · 45 min · Blevins Road

Continue on US 278; US 371

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

Turn left onto North Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn slight right onto AR 27B

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Dodson Street

Continue on AR 27B

1.1 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 27B

4.8 mi · 7 min · South 4th Street

Turn right onto AR 27

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Runnels Street

Arrive at destination

AR 27

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 72.7 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mineral Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pine Bluff, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 145.5 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 270 for about 55.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.7 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 1h 25m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

73 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mineral Springs, AR

The final approach into Mineral Springs, 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 Mineral Springs, 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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 60.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.97 one way

$43.95 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.12	$48.24
premium	$4.56	$26.12	$52.23
diesel	$5.61	$32.12	$64.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.7	$15.28	$6.98
Efficient EV	36.4	$12.73	$5.82
EV Truck/SUV	58.2	$20.37	$9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Pine Bluff, AR

Night in Pine Bluff on Tuesday

Local time

10:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mineral Springs, AR

Night in Mineral Springs on Tuesday

Local time

10:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

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

2h 57m 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 Mineral Springs, AR covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 270, Sheridan Road, Blevins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.7 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 $21.97 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.

The route from Pine Bluff, AR to Mineral Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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