Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Night in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
11:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Murfreesboro, AR
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
117 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Bluff, AR
Tom Fisk
Murfreesboro, AR
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Murfreesboro, AR covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 $17.89 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
58.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 117 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
376 ft
240 ft
Total Climb
372 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
376 ft
~68.2 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 26 and Sheridan Road. 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 14 significant decision points across 117 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 14 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
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 |
| I 530 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 65B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 26
— 32.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Murfreesboro, 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
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto Courthouse Square
257 ft
·
5 sec
·
Courthouse Square
20
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 27
356 ft
·
7 sec
·
Courthouse Square
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Courthouse Square
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
22
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
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 58.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, 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 117 miles and 2h 39m.
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 AR 26 for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, AR
The final approach into Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, 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
$17.89 one way
$35.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.24 | $42.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Murfreesboro, AR
Night in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
11:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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 39m 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 Murfreesboro, AR covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 58.5 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 $17.89 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 117 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: 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 Murfreesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 240 ft to 376 ft elevation with about 372 ft of total climbing.
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