Traveling from Atkins to Pine Bluff covers 105.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating the route involves using North Church Street, North Pine Street, and West Barraque Street. Both locations are situated in the Southeast region of Arkansas, ensuring a consistent regional experience throughout your drive. It is a straightforward trip for those looking to connect these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Atkins, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
58.9 mi
59m
I 530
35 mi
35m
US 65B
5.6 mi
9m
US 65
4.6 mi
6m
North Church Street
0.3 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:
I 40
— 58.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkins, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on Northeast 4th Street
281 ft·14 sec·Northeast 4th Street
2
Turn right onto AR 105
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Church Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
59 mi·59 min·I 40
5
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi·6 min·US 65
6
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.
7
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi·9 min·US 65B
8
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft·18 sec·North Pine Street
9
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft·15 sec·West Barraque Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid heavy traffic on local roads. With no planned stops required for this 105.2-mile transit, you can make the drive in one efficient push. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for navigation changes at intersections rather than settling into a cruise-control mindset. Ensure your fuel levels are sufficient before departing, as the $14 estimate provides a good baseline for your budget. Prioritize checking your GPS periodically to navigate the specific transitions between North Church Street and West Barraque Street smoothly.
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 52.5 miles from Atkins, AR, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 23 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 54m 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 29m
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 Atkins, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atkins, AR
This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Atkins, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 104.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 105 / North Church Street
Turn right onto AR 105 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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.
4
104.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|North Pine Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
104.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
104.9 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.86 one way
$31.71 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.41
$34.82
premium
$4.56
$18.85
$37.69
diesel
$5.61
$23.18
$46.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
Efficient EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
EV Truck/SUV
42
0
$14.70
$6.72
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Atkins, AR
Morning
in Atkins on Sunday
Local time
10:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning
in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
10:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
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
1h 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 105.2-mile duration. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as your path is defined by the transitions between North Church Street, North Pine Street, and West Barraque Street. The nature of these local roads requires consistent attention to your surroundings and frequent adjustments to your driving pace. You will find that the road remains technical rather than fast, providing a driving experience that relies on constant navigation through local infrastructure.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 105 / North Church Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m 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 0.1 miles (AR 105 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 105 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Bluff, AR before heading back.
