Pine Bluff, AR Road Trips
Drivers starting from Pine Bluff, AR have 15 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 108-mile quick runs to 268-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Pine Bluff, AR head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
26
Longest Drive
272.1 mi
Gravette, AR
Quickest Drive
2h 10m
Augusta, AR
Plan Around Pine Bluff, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Pine Bluff, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pine Bluff, AR
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Pine Bluff, AR to Greenland, AR
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Pine Bluff, AR to Leachville, AR
Pine Bluff, AR to Greenwood, AR
Pine Bluff, AR to Mansfield, AR
Pine Bluff, AR to Harrisburg, AR
Pine Bluff, AR to Dardanelle, AR
Pine Bluff, AR to Heber Springs, AR
Pine Bluff, AR to Waldo, AR
Driving from Pine Bluff, AR
The typical drive from Pine Bluff, AR covers about 197 miles and takes around 3h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 268 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 108 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Pine Bluff, AR include Decatur, AR (267.5 mi, 4h 48m), Cave Springs, AR (246.4 mi, 4h 23m), Elm Springs, AR (242.2 mi, 4h 15m), Eureka Springs, AR (240.5 mi, 4h 45m), and Prairie Grove, AR (230.3 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 197-mile drive from Pine Bluff, AR, expect to burn about 7.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 15 mapped routes leaving Pine Bluff, AR and 11 routes heading into Pine Bluff, AR, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 108 to 268 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pine Bluff, AR covers 268 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 108 miles.
The average route from Pine Bluff, AR runs about 197 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pine Bluff, AR include Decatur, AR, Cave Springs, AR, Elm Springs, AR and Eureka Springs, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pine Bluff, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
40,436
Median Income
$41,250
Median Home Value
$86,400
Median Age
36.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Pine Bluff, AR at a Glance
Founded
1839
Elevation
220 ft
Area
47 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Pine Bluff, AR
A sampling of people born in Pine Bluff, AR.
Tommy Lister Jr.
1958–2020
American actor and wrestler (1958–2020)
Dallas Long
1940–2024
American shot putter (1940–2024)
Mary Mouser
1996
American actress and YouTuber
Bill Carr
1909–1966
American sprinter (1909–1966)
Camille Keaton
1947
American actress
Charles Greene
1945–2022
American sprinter (1945–2022)
Fat Lever
1960
American basketball player
Peggy Shannon
1907–1941
American actress (1907–1941)
Don Hutson
1913–1997
American football player and coach (1913–1997)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Pine Bluff, AR.
Community Theatre
theater in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Saenger Theatre
former movie theater in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
St. Louis Southwestern 819
preserved American 4-8-4 locomotive
Union Station
railroad station in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Pine Bluff Commercial Historic District
historic district in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff Fifth Avenue Historic District
historic district in Arkansas, United States
Boone-Murphy House
historic house in Arkansas, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q80012), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Pine Bluff, AR
Pine Bluff is a historic city in the Timberlands region of Southern Arkansas.
The city is known as the location of the last major Confederate offensive of the American Civil War in the state of Arkansas. The U.S. garrison held this critical riverport town against an attack led by Confederate Brigadier-General John S. Marmaduke. The Union army did this against overwhelming odds.
There are plenty of murals on buildings in the downtown area. Also, a visit to the Delta Rivers Nature Center is highly recommended. 1 Arkansas Railroad Museum, 1700 Port Rd, ☏ +1 870-535-8819. (updated Dec 2017) 2 AGFC Delta Rivers Nature Center, 1400 Black Dog Dr, ☏ +1 501-712-2947. Tu-Sa 8:30AM-4:30PM. Interactive center on Delta bottomlands with exhibits about the creation of oxbow lakes, crop-dusting, the Hernando de Soto expedition, and other highlights. Among other features are an aquarium, birds of prey, and 130 acres with several short hiking trails in a swamp type setting. Free.
1 Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR (32 miles south of Pine Bluff via Hwy 530), ☏ +1 870 628 4714. presents a nice milieu of dead snags and lily pads amid calm bodies of waters. It's a pleasant watery environment to relax and enjoy, canoeing, biking across suspension bridges, hiking, or camping. Bayou Bartholomew is also nearby. Day use at Arkansas State Parks is supposedly free. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Saracen Casino Resort, 1 Saracen Resort Dr, ☏ +1 870-686-9001. Slot machines, card games, buffet.
1 Colonial Steak House, 111 W 8th Ave, ☏ +1 870-536-3488. An institution that's been around since 1974. (updated Dec 2017)
1 Comfort Inn & Suites, 3620 Camden Road, ☏ +1 870 879-3800. 2 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2903 Pines Mall Drive, ☏ +1 870 534-1810. 3 Motel 6, 3103 Market St, ☏ +1 870 850-0444. (updated Dec 2018)
The best way is by car. I-530 will get you to Pine Bluff from Little Rock, however you can also use Highway 365, which basically follows the same route but has more interesting scenery and goes through various small towns. Grider Field is an airport to the south of the city, however there aren't any commercial flights there. It is used mainly for general aviation. Little Rock National Airport is the principal air gateway to Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff has an excellent road network. Getting around by car or Pine Bluff Transit buses should not be a problem.
Travel tips adapted from Pine Bluff on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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