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Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Yellville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

171.9 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

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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city in Arkansas, USA

Yellville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Yellville, AR covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 65, I 530, State Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.96 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

85.9 miles from Pine Bluff, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 54.6 mi 1h 6m
I 530 35 mi 35m
State Highway 14 23.5 mi 41m
US Highway 65 23.1 mi 31m
South Broadview Street 11.8 mi 16m
AR 27 10.6 mi 18m
Martha Mitchell Expressway 4.6 mi 7m
I 30 4.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 54.6 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Yellville, 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 left at fork onto US 65

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 65
Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

28 mi · 29 min · US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 65

0.4 mi · 50 sec · US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
11

Merge onto US 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
12

Continue on US 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
13

Continue on US 65

12 mi · 16 min · South Broadview Street
14

Continue on US 65

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 65
15

Continue on US 65

0.7 mi · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
16

Continue on US 65

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Broadway
17

Continue on US 65; Hwy 124

18 mi · 25 min · US Highway 65
18

Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16

26 mi · 36 min · US 65; AR 9; AR 16
19

Take the exit

208 ft · 5 sec
20

Turn straight onto AR 27

11 mi · 18 min · AR 27
21

Continue on AR 14

24 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412; AR 14

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 62; US 412; AR 14
23

Arrive at destination

US 62; US 412

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.9 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 38 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.9 miles or 1h 39m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yellville, 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 171.9 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 US 65 for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton, AR

86 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

Little Rock, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.9 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Conway, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

1.8 mi

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18708504888

Lybrand's | Bakery & Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

+18705344607

Visit website

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.1

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

Mammoth Orange Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.6

Redfield, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15013972347

Visit website

Mom & Pops Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 4:30 am–2 pm

+18705342085

The Family Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.6

Redfield, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15013975008

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.1

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.1

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.1

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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

7
44.9 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

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

Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
45.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 65

Take the exit onto US 65 toward US 65 North, US 65B South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 65 North, US 65B South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.96 one way

$51.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $28.50 $57.00
premium $4.56 $30.85 $61.71
diesel $5.61 $37.95 $75.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Conway, AR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Smith Ford

Conway, AR

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Smart Auto Group 4, LLC

White Hall, AR

Blink Network

2 DCFC

3 Smart Dr

White Hall, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG POWER LINK 1

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Franklin's Charging Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.6 0 $18.05 $8.25
Efficient EV 43 0 $15.04 $6.88
EV Truck/SUV 68.8 0 $24.07 $11.00

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 18, 2026

Origin

Pine Bluff, AR

Afternoon in Pine Bluff on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

N 10 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Destination

Yellville, AR

Afternoon in Yellville on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Clinton, AR

86 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

6 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

3h 51m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

171.9 mi in 3h 51m, mostly highway — 54.6 mi of that is on US 65.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 530. You will hit about 10 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 171.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 44.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Yellville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

44.9 mi in | ~50m | via US 65

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 171.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yellville, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 44.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Yellville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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