How to Drive from Little Rock to Ester Unit (Pine Bluff) — Step‑by‑Step Directions

From Little Rock, you’ll head about 45 miles south on Interstate 530 toward Pine Bluff. The Ester Unit is west of Pine Bluff, approached off West 7th Street.

1. Drive south on Interstate 530 - From Little Rock, travel approximately 45 miles south on I‑530 toward Pine Bluff.
2. Turn right at the first traffic light in Pine Bluff - When you reach the first traffic light as you enter Pine Bluff, turn right onto Bryant Street.
3. Stay on Bryant Street for about a mile - Continue on Bryant Street for approximately one mile until you reach West 7th.
4. Turn right onto West 7th - Make a right turn from Bryant Street onto West 7th.
5. Continue about a mile to the gate - Travel approximately one mile on West 7th to the Ester Unit gate.

You'll reach the gate from West 7th Street, about a mile past the turn from Bryant. When you arrive, an officer at the gate will direct you into the Ester Unit - just follow their instructions from there.

Quick Contact Checklist

• ✓ Call the Ester Unit at 870-267-6240 to confirm visiting hours before you drive.
• ✓ Ask the facility to confirm the final approach off West 7th Street and where you should stop when you reach the gate.
• ✓ Verify what ID is required and any parking or check-in rules for visitors.
• ✓ If you’re mailing paperwork or need the address for your records: 7500 Corrections Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.

The Ester Unit is part of the Pine Bluff Complex in Jefferson County. It’s located west of Pine Bluff, off West 7th Street.

This page doesn't cover visitor logistics like visiting hours, parking locations, or current ID and security requirements. Before you leave Little Rock, call the Ester Unit at 870-267-6240 to confirm details for your visit day.