Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Bluff, AR
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Austin, AR
Elsie Soto
Pine Bluff, AR to Austin, AR is 68.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 530 and I 57, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This largely highway-focused drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region towards Central Arkansas. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, making for a straightforward and efficient journey between these two Arkansas locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| I 57 | 21.6 mi | 22m |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 30 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| US 67 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 65B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| AR 305 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Austin, AR.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 65B
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
Merge onto I 530; US 65
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto AR 305
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Pine Bluff, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Austin on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is overwhelmingly a highway-focused experience, with a 99% highway share. You'll be on interstates for almost the entire 68.9 miles, primarily utilizing I 530 and I 57, also known as the Martha Mitchell Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35 miles on I 530, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving profile that prioritizes speed and directness, with minimal deviations onto local roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and I 57. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.
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 68.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (West 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Bluff, AR and Austin, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
Saint Louis
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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