If you are planning a trip from Kibler to Pine Bluff, prepare for a 190.4-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $29 for fuel to cover the distance across Arkansas. Navigating this path requires moving through East Kibler Highway, Henry Street, and Marsha Woolly Drive. Since the entire trip stays within the Southeast region of the state, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish.
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
95.1 miles from Kibler, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
139.5 mi
2h 20m
I 530
35 mi
35m
US 65B
5.6 mi
9m
US 65
4.6 mi
6m
Henry Street
2 mi
3m
East Kibler Highway
1.8 mi
3m
Marsha Woolly Drive
0.7 mi
1m
US Highway 64 East
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 139.5 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kibler, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on Thornhill Street
72 ft·5 sec·Thornhill Street
2
Turn right onto AR 162
1.8 mi·3 min·East Kibler Highway
3
Continue on AR 162
2.0 mi·3 min·Henry Street
4
Continue on AR 162
0.7 mi·1 min·Marsha Woolly Drive
5
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162
0.2 mi·20 sec·US Highway 64 East
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·24 sec
7
Turn slight right onto US 71B; AR 162
0.2 mi·20 sec·US Highway 71 North
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
9
Merge onto I 40
139 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 40
10
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi·6 min·US 65
11
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.
12
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi·9 min·US 65B
13
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft·18 sec·North Pine Street
14
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft·15 sec·West Barraque Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 190.4-mile trek, plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and keep your energy levels consistent. Leaving early in the day is recommended to ensure you navigate the turn-heavy local segments during daylight hours when visibility is optimal. Flexibility is your best asset on this route, as the lack of high-speed highway segments means travel times can fluctuate depending on local traffic. Keep your $29 fuel budget handy and consider refueling near the midpoint to avoid any range anxiety on smaller roads. A concrete tip for this trip is to map out your turns on East Kibler Highway and Henry Street in advance, as the local road navigation requires more frequent attention than a simple highway route.
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 95.1 miles from Kibler, AR, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.5 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 42 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 43m
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 Kibler, 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 Kibler, AR
This is one driving day of about 190.2 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Kibler, 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 I 40 for about 139.5 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 and 190.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 162 / East Kibler Highway
Turn right onto AR 162 / East Kibler Highway
Navigation decision point
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4.5 mi into trip|~8m in|US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Navigation decision point
6
149.5 mi into trip|~2h 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.
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190.1 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
190.1 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.72 one way
$57.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.53
$63.07
premium
$4.56
$34.14
$68.28
diesel
$5.61
$41.99
$83.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.1
0
$19.97
$9.13
Efficient EV
47.6
0
$16.64
$7.61
EV Truck/SUV
76.1
0
$26.63
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 20, 2026
Origin
Kibler, AR
Morning
in Kibler on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning
in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 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
2 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the duration of the trip. The character of the drive is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring your full attention behind the wheel compared to a standard interstate cruise. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, as the journey prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel. Be prepared for a steady pace that reflects the winding, practical layout of the local thoroughfares. This is a drive where you will need to remain engaged with the road rather than settling into a monotonous highway rhythm.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.5 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 early in the drive near AR 162 / East Kibler Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 22m 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: near the start (AR 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 149.5 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 139.5 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (AR 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 149.5 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Pine Bluff, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
