Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
88 mi
142 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Perryville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Perryville, AR covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 530, Cantrell Road, Wilbur D. Mills Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on I 530. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.29 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
44 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 88 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 88 miles, with most of the trip on I 530 and Cantrell Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 35 miles on I 530.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and Cantrell Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 630
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| Cantrell Road | 28.9 mi | 40m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Chenal Parkway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 30 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Fourche Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 65B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Perryville, AR.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 65B
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
Merge onto I 530; US 65
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Take the exit
Continue on I 630
Continue on Financial Centre Parkway
Continue on Chenal Parkway
Turn left onto AR 10
Continue on AR 9; AR 10
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 50m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pine Bluff, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Bluff, AR
This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Perryville, 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.
Regular Gas
$13.29 one way
$26.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pine Bluff on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Perryville on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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