Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning in Pine Bluff on Saturday
Local time
8:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Shannon Hills, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Shannon Hills, AR covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 530, Martha Mitchell Expressway, Pratt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on I 530. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 42.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 530 and Martha Mitchell Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 530.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 530 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and Martha Mitchell Expressway. 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 42.4 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
4
34 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
145th Street
Turn left onto 145th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 28.1 mi | 28m |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Pratt Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Atwood Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Kling Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| US 65B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Sardis Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Arch Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 530
— 28.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Shannon Hills, 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
28 mi
·
28 min
·
I 530; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
133 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn left onto 145th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
145th Street
10
Continue on Pratt Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pratt Road
11
Turn left onto AR 367
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arch Street
12
Turn right onto Atwood Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Atwood Road
13
Continue on Kling Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Kling Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto North Sardis Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sardis Road
15
Turn left onto Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Tall Pine Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shannon Hills, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shannon Hills, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Shannon Hills, AR
Morning in Shannon Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Redfield, AR
21 mi in
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
59m 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 Shannon Hills, AR covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 530, Martha Mitchell Expressway, Pratt Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $6.40 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 42.4 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.
The route from Pine Bluff, AR to Shannon Hills, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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