Driving to East Arkansas Regional Unit: Step‑by‑Step Directions from Pine Bluff

From Pine Bluff, you’ll drive about 78 miles east on Highway 79 East to Marianna. That main stretch is the backbone of the trip; once you reach Marianna, the last part of the drive is a set of specific turns that can be easy to miss if you’re not expecting them.

1. Take Highway 79 East out of Pine Bluff - Stay on Highway 79 East for approximately 78 miles until you reach Marianna.
2. Turn left at the first red light in Marianna - As you enter the city of Marianna, make a left at the first red light.
3. Continue on Highway 79 for 12 miles - After that left turn, keep going on Highway 79 for another 12 miles.
4. Turn right onto Highway 131 - Watch for the Highway 131 turn and take a right.
5. Go ½ mile, then turn left onto the gravel road - Travel about a half-mile on Highway 131, then turn left onto the gravel road to reach the facility.

About ½ mile down Highway 131, you'll turn left onto a gravel road. Don't worry - that unpaved stretch is part of the route, not a wrong turn.

East Arkansas Regional Unit is in Lee County, roughly 17 miles southeast of Forrest City. Knowing that general position helps you sanity-check your route as you get closer.

For paperwork or anything that asks for a mailing address, use: P.O. Box 970, Marianna, AR 72360.

Call to Confirm

• ✓ Call East Arkansas Regional Unit at 870-295-4700 before you leave to confirm you’re using the current directions and to double-check any arrival instructions.