Origin
Conway, AR
Night in Conway on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Pine Bluff, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, AR
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Pine Bluff, AR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Conway to Pine Bluff is a straightforward 72.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because the trip is short and centered within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you can easily complete it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-40 and I-530, making this a highly efficient transit route. Budgeting around $11 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this drive is designed for speed and convenience rather than leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| I 40 | 25.9 mi | 26m |
| US 65B | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Central Landing Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 530
— 35 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
497 ft
·
14 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Landing Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto I 40; US 65
26 mi
·
26 min
·
I 40; US 65
7
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
8
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Conway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
North Pine Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Night in Pine Bluff on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 highly efficient experience, as 98% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, providing a consistent pace from start to finish. The most significant portion of the drive is a 35-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-530, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the transitions between I-40 and I-530 are the most notable changes you will encounter. It is a predictable and direct path that minimizes local traffic interference.
98% 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: 35 mi on I 530.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Locust Avenue.
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 1h 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35 miles on I 530. 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: near the start (Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 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.
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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