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Trip from Yellville, 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

3h 51m

Distance

172.1 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
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 Arkansas, USA

Yellville, AR

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

Pine Bluff, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yellville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 172.1 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.99 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

86.1 miles from Yellville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 172.1 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 (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 172.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 97 miles on US 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 97 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 miles in near US 65.

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 3h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 98.8 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 131.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
34.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 65

At end of road, turn left onto US 65

Navigation decision point

4
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | US 65

Take the exit onto US 65

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

6
131.4 mi into trip | ~3h 5m 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.
5
172 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | West Barraque Street

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

Navigation decision point

5
172.1 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 97 mi 2h 5m
I 530 35 mi 35m
State Highway 14 23.5 mi 41m
AR 27 10.6 mi 18m
US 65B 5.6 mi 9m
US 62 0.3 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Barraque Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 97 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62; US 412

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 62; US 412
2

Turn right onto AR 14

24 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14
3

Turn straight onto AR 27

11 mi · 18 min · AR 27
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 65

64 mi · 1 hr 29 min · US 65
5

Take the exit onto US 65

28 mi · 29 min · US 65
6

Take the exit onto US 65

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 65
7

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.
8

Take the exit onto US 65B

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 65B
9

Turn right onto North Pine Street

302 ft · 18 sec · North Pine Street
10

Turn left onto West Barraque Street

312 ft · 15 sec · West Barraque Street
11

Turn right onto South Main Street

349 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

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 86.1 miles from Yellville, AR, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 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 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.1 miles or 2h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

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 Yellville, 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 Yellville, AR

This is one driving day of about 172.1 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Yellville, 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 97 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.1 mi from Yellville, AR · 2h 12m into the drive

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

Clinton, 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 86.1 miles from Yellville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97 miles.

Arriving in Pine Bluff, AR

The final approach into Pine Bluff, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pine Bluff, AR.

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.

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.1

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 98.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.99 one way

$51.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $28.53 $57.06
premium $4.56 $30.89 $61.78
diesel $5.61 $38.00 $76.00

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: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Tesla Supercharger

Conway, Arkansas

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Conway, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 ChargePoint: 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 $18.07 $8.26
Efficient EV 43 0 $15.06 $6.88
EV Truck/SUV 68.8 0 $24.09 $11.01

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 15, 2026

Origin

Yellville, AR

Morning in Yellville on Saturday

Local time

10:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Morning in Pine Bluff on Saturday

Local time

10:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

1 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

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 Yellville, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 172.1 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 65, I 530, State Highway 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Yellville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 98.8 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 131.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Yellville, 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.

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