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Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Marmaduke, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
205.8 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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Marmaduke, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Pine Bluff, AR to Marmaduke, AR is 206 miles and takes about 3 hours 49 minutes via I-530 and I-57, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. Given the relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, this is a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
102.9 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 122.8 mi | 2h 7m |
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| US 412 | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| US 49 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~852 veh/hr typical · worst 1,084
Quietest
2 AM
~63 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 23 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 Marmaduke, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
46 ft
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4 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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West 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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South Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 65B
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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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
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I 530; US 65
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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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 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
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I 57; US 64; US 167
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 412
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
12
Turn right onto US 412
24 mi
·
28 min
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US 412
13
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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West Court Street
14
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 49; AR 1
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto AR 34
12 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 34
18
Continue on AR 34
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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State Highway 34
19
Turn left onto North 1st Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
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North 1st Street
20
Arrive at destination
North 1st Street
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour 49 minute drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to give you plenty of daylight for the 206-mile trip. Since the drive is less than four hours, you can easily complete it in one day. You'll only have one designated stop on this route, but with the flexibility of a shorter drive, you can stop more often if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 123-mile stretch on I-57, and plan your refueling accordingly to stay within the estimated $30 fuel cost.
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 102.9 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 45 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marmaduke, 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 205.8 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 122.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Newport Truck Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 194.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
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...
7
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
6
169.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
|
US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
5
194.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
|
US 49; AR 1
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.50 one way
$63.00 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $34.89 | $69.78 |
| premium | $4.65 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $50.85 | $101.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.61 | $9.88 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.01 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.81 | $13.17 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Morning in Pine Bluff on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Marmaduke, AR
Morning in Marmaduke on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 100% highway, meaning you'll be on interstates for the entire 206 miles. The longest continuous stretch of driving without a significant change in road type is 123 miles on I-57. Expect consistent cruising speeds and a predictable driving experience. You'll notice a pattern of frequent exits and entrances as you navigate between I-530 and I-57.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.8 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 205.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 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; at 46.5 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
368 ft
220 ft
Total Climb
318 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
368 ft
~191.1 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Marmaduke, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Walnut Ridge.
Memphis
44.9 mi in
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~50m
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via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
46.5 mi in
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~53m
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via I 57; US 167
Walnut Ridge
169.3 mi in
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~3h 1m
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via US 412
About the Cities
Starting in Pine Bluff, AR
Full guide →Founded 1839
Pine Bluff is a historic city in the Timberlands region of Southern Arkansas.
Top landmarks
- • Community Theatre — theater in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
- • Saenger Theatre — building in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
- • St. Louis Southwestern 819 — preserved American 4-8-4 locomotive
Arriving in Marmaduke, AR
Full guide →Founded 1909
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 3h 49m. Total distance: 205.8 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 (100%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 Marmaduke, 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 46.5 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Marmaduke, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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