Spanning 151.9 miles, this trek from Cave City to Pine Bluff is a straightforward journey through Arkansas that typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total duration is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $21 to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast region of the state, the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a steady, manageable pace over high-speed highway travel. Since you won't encounter any official stops along the way, ensure you are prepared for a continuous drive once you depart.
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
74.8 miles from Cave City, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
60.1 mi
1h 3m
I 530
35 mi
35m
Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi
43m
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi
22m
US 65B
5.6 mi
9m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
West Barraque 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 Cave City, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
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Start on West Center Street
12 ft·0 sec·West Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 167
0.5 mi·46 sec·South Main Street
3
Continue on US 167
14 mi·22 min·North Saint Louis Street
4
Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi·43 min·Batesville Boulevard
5
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
7
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
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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.
9
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi·9 min·US 65B
10
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft·18 sec·North Pine Street
11
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft·15 sec·West Barraque Street
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the lack of designated stops along this 151.9-mile path, it is wise to fuel up and handle any personal needs before you pull out of Cave City. Since the entire trip takes less than two and a half hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about daylight constraints. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you maneuver through the turns on local streets, as the route requires more focus than a simple highway path. You can easily complete the drive in one go, but remember that the $21 fuel estimate is a baseline; consider checking your vehicle's efficiency before you start. Staying alert during the transition between local roads is your best strategy for a smooth arrival in Pine Bluff.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Cave City, AR, or about 1h 34m 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
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 Cave City, 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 Cave City, AR
This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Cave City, 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.
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 47.7 and 149.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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47.7 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
103.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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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108.8 mi into trip|~2h 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.
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149.4 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
149.5 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.58 one way
$45.16 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.79
$49.57
premium
$4.56
$26.83
$53.67
diesel
$5.61
$33.01
$66.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.9
0
$15.70
$7.18
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.08
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.93
$9.57
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Cave City, AR
Night
in Cave City on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Night
in Pine Bluff on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
S 10 mph2% chanceLive 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
11 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 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via South Main Street, North Saint Louis Street, and Batesville Boulevard to complete the trip. Because the longest stretch of road is technically zero miles on South Main Street, you will find yourself frequently transitioning between local thoroughfares. This setup requires your full attention, as the road personality is defined by its constant shifts rather than long, uninterrupted straightaways. The experience behind the wheel is centered on local navigation, making it a more active and involved drive than a standard highway route.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 47.7 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 57m 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 47.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 103.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.8 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
674 ft220 ft
Total Climb
504 ft
Total Descent
958 ft
Highest Point
674 ft
Elevation Range
454 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 149.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 47.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 103.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.8 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Bluff, AR before heading back.
