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Trip from Waldo, AR to Pine Bluff, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

107.5 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Waldo, AR

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city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States

Pine Bluff, AR

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Trip Overview

This 108.2-mile drive from Waldo, Arkansas, to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a manageable 2-hour journey perfect for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for exploring Southeast Arkansas. The route primarily uses local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and intersections more frequently than on an interstate. Since there are no planned stops and the longest stretch isn't specified, plan to take breaks as needed in communities along the way. This trip offers a straightforward way to travel between two points within the same region.

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

53.7 miles from Waldo, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 79 69.9 mi 1h 33m
South 1st Street 18.7 mi 27m
State Highway 98 13.2 mi 20m
East McKissack 1.1 mi 1m
South Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Miramar Drive 0.9 mi 1m
Broadway Street 0.8 mi 1m
West 17th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 79 — 69.9 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waldo, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.

1

Start on US 371

1.1 mi · 1 min · East McKissack
2

Turn left onto AR 98

3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 98
3

Continue on AR 98

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 79

9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 98
5

Continue on US 79

0.1 mi · 9 sec · 1st
6

Continue on US 79

19 mi · 27 min · South 1st Street
7

Turn left onto US 79

70 mi · 1 hr 33 min · US 79
8

Keep slight right at fork onto Miramar Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Miramar Drive
9

Continue on West 17th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 17th Avenue
10

Continue on West 16th Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West 16th Avenue
11

Continue on West Harding Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · West Harding Avenue
12

Turn left onto US 63B

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
13

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration and 108.2-mile distance, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Since it's not a long haul, you can leave in the morning and be in Pine Bluff with plenty of daylight remaining. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and while there are no designated stops, numerous small towns will offer opportunities for breaks or necessities. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads, particularly Highway 98, Broadway Street, and 1st, before you set out to minimize unexpected detours.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Waldo, AR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.9 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 24 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluff, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Waldo, 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 Waldo, AR

This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Waldo, 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 US 79 for about 69.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fordyce, AR

54 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

Camden, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fordyce, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Waldo, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.5

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

1.8 mi

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

2.5 mi

Lucky's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.5

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18705342825

Visit website

Shark Bites Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 107.5

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18708504888

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.8

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Lybrand's | Bakery & Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.5

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

+18705344607

Visit website

Mom & Pops Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.5

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 4:30 am–2 pm

+18705342085

Lucy Mae's Southern Foods

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.5

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18705151796

Wright's Ranch House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.5

White Hall, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18703295359

Visit website

Sylvia's Pizzeria

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.5

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704074992

Visit website

Logoly State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 7.7

Magnolia, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18706953561

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 103.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | AR 98 / State Highway 98

Turn left onto AR 98 / State Highway 98

Navigation decision point

4
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 79 / State Highway 98

At end of road, turn left onto US 79 / State Highway 98

Navigation decision point

3
34 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 79

Turn left onto US 79

Navigation decision point

4
103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | Miramar Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto Miramar Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.24 one way

$32.47 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.82 $35.64
premium $4.56 $19.29 $38.59
diesel $5.61 $23.73 $47.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.29 $5.16
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.41 $4.30
EV Truck/SUV 43 0 $15.05 $6.88

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Waldo, AR

Late night in Waldo on Sunday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Bluff, AR

Late night in Pine Bluff on Sunday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

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

2h 32m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 108.2-mile excursion, with 0% highway share. This means your journey will involve frequent turns and navigation through local streets rather than open highway stretches. The route unfolds across Highway 98 and surfaces like Broadway Street and 1st, suggesting a progression through populated areas. Without a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate consistent engagement with the road environment, requiring your attention for turns and speed adjustments. This driving style keeps you connected to the local landscape, offering a different experience than high-speed highway travel.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on US 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and South 1st Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AR 98 / State Highway 98.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Waldo, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is easy. At 2h 32m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (AR 98 / State Highway 98): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 79 / State Highway 98): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles (US 79): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 107.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (AR 98 / State Highway 98): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 79 / State Highway 98): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles (US 79): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Bluff, 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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