Origin
Malvern, AR
Morning in Malvern on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malvern, 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
1h 2m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malvern, AR
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Pine Bluff, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Southeast Arkansas, the 49.7-mile connection between Malvern and Pine Bluff is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 270, US 65B, and West Page Avenue to complete the transit. Budget roughly $8 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't encounter major geographic shifts, but the direct nature of the drive makes it a highly efficient way to move between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 40 mi | 46m |
| US 65B | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| West Page Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 530 | 1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Barraque Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 40 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on this road
126 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
73 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto West Page Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Page Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 270
40 mi
·
46 min
·
US 270
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 530; US 65
1.0 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 530; US 65
7
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 65B
8
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pine Street
9
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Barraque Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Malvern, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.7 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Page Avenue
Turn left onto West Page Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 270
Turn right onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.51 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Sheridan, AR
25 mi in
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 2m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on main arteries. You will settle into a consistent rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 40 miles along US 270. While the route moves quickly, you should be prepared for the transition from open highway driving to the local navigation required once you reach the Pine Bluff area. The experience is best described as a utilitarian transit, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic detours. You can expect a steady, predictable pace that allows you to reach your destination without the fatigue often associated with more technical road segments.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on US 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and US 65B. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Page Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on US 270. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Page Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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