Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Evening in Pine Bluff on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76.1 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 2nd Avenue, South Walnut Street, Martha Mitchell Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 76.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| South Walnut Street | — | — |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | — | — |
| Sheridan Road | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| Highway 270 | — | — |
| US 270 West | — | — |
| Doctor Martin Luther King | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Piney, 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
·
21 sec
·
South Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martha Mitchell Expressway
5
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Keep slight left
299 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Sheridan Road
10
Continue on East 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 3rd Street
11
Continue on US Highway 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 270
12
Take the exit left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 270 West: Hot Springs
14
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
16
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
17
Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Albert Pike Road
18
Turn left
115 ft
·
12 sec
19
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 46m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Piney, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Bluff, AR
This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Pine Bluff, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Pine Bluff, AR · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Piney, AR
The final approach into Piney, 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
$11.49 one way
$22.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.62 | $25.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Piney, AR
Evening in Piney on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
1h 33m 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 Piney, AR covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd Avenue, South Walnut Street, Martha Mitchell Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 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 $11.49 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.
The drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pine Bluff, AR to Piney, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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