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Trip from Shannon Hills, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

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

Drive Time

58m

Distance

42.1 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

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Shannon Hills, AR, AR

Shannon Hills, AR

Griffin Wooldridge

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States

Pine Bluff, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 42.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 530, US 65B, Atwood 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 $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 42.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 530 and US 65B. 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 13 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 US 65B. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sardis Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (AR 367 / Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.9 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sardis Road

Turn right onto Sardis Road

Navigation decision point

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | AR 367 / Arch Street

At end of road, turn left onto AR 367 / Arch Street

Navigation decision point

4
41.9 mi into trip | ~57m in | North Pine Street

Turn right onto North Pine Street

Navigation decision point

5
42 mi into trip | ~57m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
42 mi into trip | ~58m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 530 28.1 mi 28m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
Atwood Road 2.6 mi 6m
Pratt Road 2.5 mi 6m
Kling Road 1.7 mi 4m
Sardis Road 0.6 mi 1m
Arch Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 530 — 28.1 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.

1

Start on Tall Pine Drive

31 ft · 3 sec · Tall Pine Drive
2

Turn right onto Sardis Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sardis Road
3

Turn left onto Kling Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Kling Road
4

Continue on Atwood Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Atwood Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto AR 367

0.6 mi · 1 min · Arch Street
6

Turn right onto Pratt Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Pratt Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
8

Merge onto I 530; US 65; US 167

28 mi · 28 min · I 530; US 65; US 167
9

Take the exit onto US 65B

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 65B
10

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 18 sec · North Pine Street
11

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 15 sec · West Barraque Street
12

Turn right onto South Main Street

349 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
13

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Shannon Hills, AR · 32m into the drive

city in Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Redfield, AR

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.

Popular next leg

Redfield, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

21.7 mi · 28m

Pacing Suggestions

White Hall, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Redfield, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Shannon Hills, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pine Bluff, AR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pine Bluff, 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

$6.36 one way

$12.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.98 $13.96
premium $4.56 $7.56 $15.11
diesel $5.61 $9.30 $18.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shannon Hills, AR

Late night in Shannon Hills on Saturday

Local time

12:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Late night in Pine Bluff on Saturday

Local time

12:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 42.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 530, US 65B, Atwood 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 21.1 miles from Shannon Hills, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.36 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 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (AR 367 / Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.9 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Shannon Hills, AR to Pine Bluff, 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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