Danville to Pine Bluff is 130.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 38 minutes via US 270 and South State Highway 7, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. You can expect a predictable travel time with a moderate fuel cost, ideal for a quick hop across the state.
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
65.3 miles from Danville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 270
45.9 mi
53m
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi
50m
Malvern Road
12.4 mi
14m
East 8th Street
11.1 mi
16m
Hot Springs Bypass
6.1 mi
6m
US 65B
5.6 mi
9m
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi
2m
I 530
1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 45.9 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
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Start on AR 27
119 ft·5 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 10
11 mi·16 min·East 8th Street
3
Turn right onto AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Scenic 7 Drive
4
Turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi·17 sec·AR 7
5
Turn left onto AR 7
45 mi·50 min·South State Highway 7
6
Enter roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
222 ft·2 sec·Hot Springs Bypass
7
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
6.0 mi·6 min·Hot Springs Bypass
8
Merge onto US 70
1.9 mi·2 min·Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
81 ft·8 sec
11
Turn left onto US 270
0.6 mi·46 sec·Malvern Avenue
12
Continue on US 270
12 mi·14 min·Malvern Road
13
Take the exit onto US 270
1.5 mi·1 min·US 270
14
Take the exit onto US 270
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 270
Toward US 270 East: Malvern
15
Turn right onto US 270
44 mi·50 min·US 270
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
17
Merge onto I 530; US 65
1.0 mi·57 sec·I 530; US 65
18
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi·9 min·US 65B
19
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft·18 sec·North Pine Street
20
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft·15 sec·West Barraque Street
21
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 38 minute duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time for a single stop if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is full before departing, especially since the longest stretch without services could be 45.9 miles on US 270. This is a flexible one-day trip, so you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule. Keep an eye out for the transition from US 270 to South State Highway 7, as this marks a change in the road type.
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 65.3 miles from Danville, AR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.9 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 18m 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 7m
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 Danville, 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 Danville, AR
This is one driving day of about 130.6 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Danville, 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 270 for about 45.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.7 and 130.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|US 270
Turn right onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
130.4 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
130.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.72 one way
$39.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.65
$43.30
premium
$4.56
$23.44
$46.88
diesel
$5.61
$28.83
$57.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.71
$6.27
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.43
$5.22
EV Truck/SUV
52.2
0
$18.28
$8.36
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 15, 2026
Origin
Danville, AR
Late night
in Danville on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Late night
in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
2:44 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
2h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 58.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive covers 130.6 miles, with 76% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway driving for 45.9 miles on US 270. The remaining portion will transition to surface roads, likely with more local traffic and varied speed limits. Be prepared for a shift in the driving experience as you move from higher-speed highway cruising to more local road travel.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.9 mi on US 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and South State Highway 7. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 64.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.7 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 79.6 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 130.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.9 miles on US 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pine Bluff, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.7 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 79.6 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Bluff, AR before heading back.
