Origin
Ward, AR
Late night in Ward on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ward, AR to Pine Bluff, 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 20m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ward, AR
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Pine Bluff, AR
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Trip Overview
Ward to Pine Bluff is 71.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 530 and US 65B, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations. The route is short enough that you can easily complete it in a single day, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 530 | 35 mi | 35m |
| I 57 | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| US 65B | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Moore Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 530
— 35 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
1
Start on AR 367
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto AR 319
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Moore Street
3
Continue on AR 319
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 167
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 57; US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
35 mi
·
35 min
·
I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 65B
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 65B
10
Turn right onto North Pine Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pine Street
11
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Barraque Street
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
349 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Ward, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 319 / Moore Street
Turn right onto AR 319 / Moore Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
6
31 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West Barraque Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Navigation decision point
5
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Pine Bluff, AR
Late night in Pine Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 highway-focused drive for 98% of this trip. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, with the longest continuous stretch on I 530 covering 35 miles. The transition to surface roads will likely occur towards the end of your drive, as you approach Pine Bluff. Keep an eye out for merging traffic as you navigate the interstate system.
98% 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: 35 mi on I 530.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 530 and I 57. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 319 / Moore Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 71.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 20m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35 miles on I 530. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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