Origin
Brookland, AR
Morning in Brookland on Friday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookland, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookland, AR
Jo Green
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookland, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, East Johnson Avenue, South Holman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 8.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and East Johnson Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.4 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and East Johnson Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 49B / South Holman Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 49B / South Holman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 49B / South Holman Street
Turn right onto US 49B / South Holman Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 49; AR 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; AR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Turn slight right onto AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Burke Avenue
Turn left onto Burke Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Holman Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Burke Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hinkley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookland, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on West Hinkley Avenue
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Hinkley Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 49B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holman Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; AR 1
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right onto AR 91
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on Union Street
507 ft
·
16 sec
·
Union Street
7
Turn left onto Burke Avenue
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Burke Avenue
8
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Jonesboro, AR
Morning in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 Brookland, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, East Johnson Avenue, South Holman Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Brookland, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 49B / South Holman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookland, AR to Jonesboro, 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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