Origin
Brookings, AR
Evening in Brookings on Friday
Local time
5:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookings, AR
VAZHNIK
Saint Francis, AR
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, Southeast 1st Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near AR 90 / Southeast 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR is easy. At 1h 15m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (AR 90 / Southeast 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.9 miles (US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.1 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AR 90 / Southeast 1st Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / Southeast 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 62 / West Jackson Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 62 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| Southeast 1st Street | 9 mi | 15m |
| West Main Street | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| AR 135 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| AR 280S | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| North Scurlock Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookings, AR and Saint Francis, AR.
1
Start on County Road 201
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 201
2
Turn left onto AR 280S
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
AR 280S
3
Turn left onto AR 90
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Southeast 1st Street
4
Turn straight onto AR 135
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
AR 135
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 62
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 62
7
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Scurlock Avenue
8
Continue on US 62
170 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Jackson Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Jackson Street
10
Continue on US 62
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 62
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Hickory Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Hickory Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Hickory Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Brookings, AR · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Brookings, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Francis, AR
The final approach into Saint Francis, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Saint Francis, AR
Evening in Saint Francis on Friday
Local time
5:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, Southeast 1st Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Brookings, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR is easy. At 1h 15m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (AR 90 / Southeast 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.9 miles (US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.1 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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