Southside, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is 129.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 25 minutes via US 167 and I-530, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Arkansas, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a drive focused on highway travel, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a direct trip between these two points. With a single recommended day, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Southside, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 129.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 60.1 miles on US 167, which should feel like a steady cruise. The primary roads include US 167 and I-530, suggesting a predominantly high-speed driving experience. While the highway share is high, the inclusion of Batesville Boulevard indicates potential for some brief local road transitions, though the overall character remains efficient and direct.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m 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: at 27.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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27.9 mi into trip|~35m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
84 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
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88.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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129.5 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
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129.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
60.1 mi
1h 3m
I 530
35 mi
35m
Batesville Boulevard
27.9 mi
35m
US 65B
5.6 mi
9m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Barraque Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Pine Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southside, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on US 167
28 mi·35 min·Batesville Boulevard
2
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
3
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
4
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi·6 min·US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
35 mi·35 min·I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi·9 min·US 65B
7
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft·18 sec·North Pine Street
8
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft·15 sec·West Barraque Street
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 25 minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Pine Bluff with daylight to spare. The longest stretch without a significant town is over 60 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment of US 167. While there are no specified stops, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto I-530, to manage your estimated $20 fuel cost effectively.
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 64.8 miles from Southside, AR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluff, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southside, 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 Southside, AR
This is one driving day of about 129.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Southside, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.8 mi from Southside, AR
· 1h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.57 one way
$39.15 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.49
$42.97
premium
$4.56
$23.26
$46.52
diesel
$5.61
$28.61
$57.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Red E Charging Station
Batesville, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
EV Truck/SUV
51.8
0
$18.14
$8.29
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 17, 2026
Origin
Southside, AR
Night
in Southside on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Night
in Pine Bluff on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Jacksonville, AR
65 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
2h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Southside, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 129.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, I 530, Batesville Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Southside, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.57 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 2h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Southside, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
