Origin
Calico Rock, AR
Late night in Calico Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calico Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
185 mi
298 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calico Rock, AR
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Pine Bluff, AR
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Trip Overview
Calico Rock to Pine Bluff is 185 miles and takes about 3h 56m via US 167 and I 530, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, starting in the Southeast region and ending in the same region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that should be manageable for a single day of driving. If you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without much fuss, this route is a solid choice.
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
92.5 miles from Calico Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 60.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| Batesville Boulevard | 32.9 mi | 43m |
| North Central Avenue | 15.8 mi | 24m |
| Main Street | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| AR 56 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| US 65B | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Dixon Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calico Rock, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on AR 56
1.8 mi
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3 min
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AR 56
2
Turn right onto Spring Creek Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
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Spring Creek Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto AR 56
10 mi
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18 min
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AR 56
4
Turn right onto AR 9
2.5 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 9
5
Continue on AR 9
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dixon Street
6
Continue on AR 69
13 mi
·
19 min
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Main Street
7
Continue on AR 69
16 mi
·
24 min
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North Central Avenue
8
Turn left onto AR 69B
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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East Boswell Street
9
Turn slight right onto AR 69B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Harrison Street
10
Turn right onto US 167; AR 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saint Louis Street
11
Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi
·
43 min
·
Batesville Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi
·
56 min
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US 167
13
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 40; US 167
14
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
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6 min
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US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
35 mi
·
35 min
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I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi
·
9 min
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US 65B
17
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
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North Pine Street
18
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft
·
15 sec
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West Barraque Street
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft
·
15 sec
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South Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time under 4 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart anytime in the morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. There's only one recommended stop, suggesting you won't need to break up the journey extensively. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 60.1-mile stretch on US 167, as finding services might be less frequent during that segment. The $28 fuel cost is an estimate, so adjust based on current prices and your vehicle's MPG.
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 92.5 miles from Calico Rock, AR, or about 2h 16m 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 41 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 2h 16m 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 18m
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 Calico Rock, 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 Calico Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Calico Rock, 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 167 for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.5 miles from Calico Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 167 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 184.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Spring Creek Road
Turn right onto Spring Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
139.4 mi into trip
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~3h 4m in
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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...
6
144.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m 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
184.9 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
|
West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
184.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.94 one way
$55.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.85 | $81.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.90 | $11.84 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Late night in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
18 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 56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 185-mile journey, with 63% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 60.1 miles on US 167, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The drive will likely feel consistent as you primarily navigate these main roads. While not overly complex, the road character remains predominantly that of a typical highway experience for most of the trip.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 1.8 miles in near Spring Creek 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 3h 56m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Spring Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 139.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Calico Rock, AR
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Calico Rock Historic District — historic district in Calico Rock, Arkansas
Arriving in Pine Bluff, AR
Full guide →Pine Bluff is a historic city in the Timberlands region of Southern Arkansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 185 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Spring Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 139.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Pine Bluff, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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