Pine Bluff, AR to Leachville, AR is 202 miles and takes about 3h 49m via I 57 and I 530, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. With a mostly highway profile, you'll find this route straightforward and efficient for a single-day drive. Plan for one stop, making it easy to get to your destination without feeling rushed.
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
101 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
102.7 mi
1h 46m
I 530
35 mi
35m
East Highland Drive
29.4 mi
40m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
Martha Mitchell Expressway
4.6 mi
7m
I 30
4.2 mi
5m
South Main Street
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~881 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,083
Quietest
2 AM
~65 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 15 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Leachville, AR.
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Start on South Main Street
46 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·West 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 65B
4.6 mi·7 min·Martha Mitchell Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
0.7 mi·1 min·US 65B
6
Merge onto I 530; US 65
35 mi·35 min·I 530; US 65
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
12
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
13
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
14
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
15
Turn right onto AR 18
29 mi·40 min·East Highland Drive
16
Turn left onto AR 119
3.3 mi·5 min·South Main Street
17
Turn right onto AR 77
64 ft·1 sec·East 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
AR 77
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 49m driving time, starting your trip in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Leachville. The 202-mile distance is manageable in one day, so you can be flexible with your departure time. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost estimated at $32, planning is straightforward. Pay attention to your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the 102.7-mile stretch on I 57, as services can become less frequent in rural areas.
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 101 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 44 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 1h 49m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leachville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, AR
This is one driving day of about 202 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pine Bluff, 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 57 for about 102.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.5 — 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|West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip|~8m in|US 65B
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65B
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
44.9 mi into trip|~50m in|US 67; US 167
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
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
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46.5 mi into trip|~53m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.04 one way
$56.08 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$31.37
$62.75
premium
$4.29
$34.11
$68.22
diesel
$4.80
$38.14
$76.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.6
0
$21.21
$9.70
Efficient EV
50.5
0
$17.68
$8.08
EV Truck/SUV
80.8
1
$28.28
$12.93
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning
in Pine Bluff on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Leachville, AR
Morning
in Leachville on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
WSW 0 to 5 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 49m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 80% highway, so expect extended stretches of cruising. The longest continuous highway segment is 102.7 miles on I 57. You'll transition from I 530 to East Highland Drive, marking the end of the high-speed sections and the beginning of more local roads as you approach Leachville. Keep an eye out for frequent exits on the interstate portions.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 530. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Avenue.
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 202 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.9 miles (US 65B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
343 ft220 ft
Total Climb
263 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
343 ft
~14.4 mi in
Elevation Range
123 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Bluff, AR and Leachville, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 202 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
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 Leachville, 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.9 miles (US 65B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Leachville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
