Origin
Pine Bluff, AR
Late night in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bluff, AR to Star City, 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
34m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Star City, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Southeast Arkansas, the 26-mile trip from Pine Bluff to Star City is a straightforward local connection. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will primarily navigate via West Harding Avenue, South Olive Street, and the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway to complete the transit. With fuel costs estimated at $4 for the trip, it remains an economical way to travel between these two points. Because the drive is short, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete your business and return home within a few hours. Keep in mind that this is a local transit route rather than a long-haul highway expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 530 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| South Olive Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| AR 114 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 63 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Harding Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 530
— 17.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff, AR and Star City, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 63B
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Harding Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Olive Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Olive Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 63
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 63
5
Merge onto I 530; US 63; US 65; US 79
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
7
Continue on AR 530
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 530
8
Turn left onto AR 114
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 114
9
Turn left onto US 425
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
US 425
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 63B / West Harding Avenue
Turn right onto US 63B / West Harding Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 63
Take the ramp onto US 63
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
AR 114
Turn left onto AR 114
Navigation decision point
4
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 425 / Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto US 425 / Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Star City, AR
Late night in Star City on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is a flat 0%. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so expect a more technical driving experience as you transition through the regional landscape. The pavement quality and traffic patterns will reflect a standard local commute rather than a high-speed transit corridor. Be ready to stay alert as you navigate the turns that define this 34-minute passage.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Highway 530.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 530 and South Olive Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 63B / West Harding Avenue.
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 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 63B / West Harding Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 63): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Pine Bluff, AR to Star City, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
5 mi in
|
~8m
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 34m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Highway 530. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 1.1 miles (US 63B / West Harding Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 63): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Star City, 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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