Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Late night in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Rockwell, 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 34m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
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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Rockwell, AR
Eren Li
Trip Overview
Pine Bluff to Rockwell is 75.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Sheridan Road and US 270, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a good option for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a longer journey. The estimated fuel cost is quite low, so planning around gas stops shouldn't be a major concern.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Pine Bluff, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Road | 31.8 mi | 37m |
| US 270 | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 270 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Martha Mitchell Expressway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Airport Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 530 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 65B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sheridan Road
— 31.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Rockwell, AR.
1
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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 530; US 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
300 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto US 270
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Sheridan Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 270
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 3rd Street
11
Continue on US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 270
12
Take the exit onto US 270
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
13
Take the exit onto US 270
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 270
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
14
Take the exit onto US 270
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 270
15
Merge onto US 70; US 270
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
16
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 70
17
Turn left onto US 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
18
Turn left onto Kaufman Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaufman Road
19
Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Enterprise Drive
20
Turn left onto Grissom Trail
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Grissom Trail
21
Arrive at destination
Grissom Trail
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 34 minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. You could leave Pine Bluff anytime and still arrive in Rockwell with plenty of daylight to spare. With only 75.2 miles, you don't need to worry about long stretches without services, and the $11 fuel estimate suggests you won't need to overthink gas stops. The flexibility of this drive means you can easily incorporate a spontaneous stop if something catches your eye, though no specific stops are noted on this route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Pine Bluff, AR, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockwell, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Bluff, AR
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Pine Bluff, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sheridan Road for about 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 75.1 — 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
|
South Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 270 / Sheridan Road
Turn left onto US 270 / Sheridan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
Grissom Trail
Turn left onto Grissom Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.47 | $24.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Rockwell, AR
Late night in Rockwell on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m 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 drive is about 54% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 75.2 miles on faster roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 31.8 miles on Sheridan Road. Expect to transition from highway speeds to surface roads at some point during the 1 hour 34 minute trip. This transition likely means more local traffic and potentially more varied speed limits as you approach Rockwell.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 mi on Sheridan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.9 miles (US 270 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 34m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.8 miles on Sheridan Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Rockwell, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.2 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.9 miles (US 270 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockwell, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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