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Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Mountain Home, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

102.8 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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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Downtown Mountain Home, AR, AR

Mountain Home, AR

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Mountain Home, AR covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 530, North Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.53 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

51.4 miles from Pine Bluff, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 102.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 102.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 530. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.

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 102.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (West 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 65B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 65B

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
44.9 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
46.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pine Bluff, AR and Mountain Home, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Searcy.

Memphis

44.9 mi in | ~50m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

46.5 mi in | ~53m | via I 57; US 167

Searcy

88.1 mi in | ~1h 36m | via US 67B

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 41.6 mi 42m
I 530 35 mi 35m
North Maple Street 10.4 mi 18m
Martha Mitchell Expressway 4.6 mi 7m
I 30 4.2 mi 5m
South Main Street 3 mi 5m
US 67 1.6 mi 2m
US 65B 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 41.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Mountain Home, 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

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 right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
10

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

13 mi · 13 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
11

Take the exit onto US 67B

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 67B
Toward Searcy
12

Continue on I 57 Business

366 ft · 13 sec · I 57 Business
Toward Searcy
13

Turn left onto I 57 Business; AR 367

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
14

Turn left onto AR 36

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
15

Turn right onto South Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street
16

Turn left onto AR 16

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Race Avenue
17

Turn right onto AR 16

10 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street
18

Arrive at destination

AR 16

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 51.4 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 23 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.4 miles or 58m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Home, 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 102.8 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Pine Bluff, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 41.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.4 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 58m into the drive

city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, AR

51 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

Walnut Ridge, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Little Rock, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mountain Home, AR

The final approach into Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, AR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.53 one way

$31.05 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.04 $34.09
premium $4.56 $18.45 $36.90
diesel $5.61 $22.70 $45.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 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 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.11
EV Truck/SUV 41.1 0 $14.39 $6.58

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

Afternoon in Pine Bluff on Thursday

Local time

4:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mountain Home, AR

Afternoon in Mountain Home on Thursday

Local time

4:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Jacksonville, AR

51 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 2m 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 Mountain Home, AR covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 530, North Maple Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 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 $15.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (West 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 65B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Pine Bluff, AR and Mountain Home, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Searcy.

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