Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Night in Pine Bluff on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Pea Ridge, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Pea Ridge, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, Pickens Street, AR 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 52 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and Pickens Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.8 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 11 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 36.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Pickens Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Barraque Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Barraque Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 65B / Martha Mitchell Expressway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Barraque Street
Turn right onto East Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North State Street
Turn left onto North State Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 65B / Martha Mitchell Expressway
Turn right onto US 65B / Martha Mitchell Expressway
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 65B
Take the exit onto US 65B
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
|
US 65B
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 36.8 mi | 45m |
| Pickens Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| AR 1 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| US 65B | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Barraque Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 36.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Pea Ridge, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
349 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Barraque Street
306 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Barraque Street
3
Turn left onto North State Street
298 ft
·
14 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn right onto US 65B
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Martha Mitchell Expressway
5
Take the exit onto US 65B
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 65B
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 65B
7
Continue on US 65; US 425
37 mi
·
45 min
·
US 65; US 425
8
Turn left onto US 165
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Pickens Street
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on AR 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 1
11
Arrive at destination
AR 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pea Ridge, AR
The final approach into Pea Ridge, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.85 one way
$15.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pea Ridge, AR
Night in Pea Ridge on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 10m 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 Pea Ridge, AR covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, Pickens Street, AR 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $7.85 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 is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Barraque Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 65B / Martha Mitchell Expressway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pine Bluff, AR to Pea Ridge, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Arkansas Post National Memorial.
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