Origin
Brookland, AR
Night in Brookland on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookland, AR to Lester, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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 Lester, AR covers 11.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Craighead 948 Highway, AR 135, South Holman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Craighead 948 Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.9 miles from Brookland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Craighead 948 Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 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 1.7 miles (Dixie Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (AR 135): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 49B / South Holman Street
Turn left onto US 49B / South Holman Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Dixie Road
Turn right onto Dixie Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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AR 135
Turn right onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Craighead 926 Road
Turn left onto Craighead 926 Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Craighead 948 Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| AR 135 | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Holman Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dixie Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Craighead 948 Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Hinkley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Craighead 948 Highway
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookland, AR and Lester, AR.
1
Start on West Hinkley Avenue
189 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Hinkley Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 49B
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Holman Street
3
Turn right onto Dixie Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Road
4
Continue on 948
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Craighead 948 Highway
5
Continue on Craighead 948 Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Craighead 948 Road
6
Turn right onto AR 135
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 135
7
Turn left onto Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
8
Arrive at destination
Craighead 926 Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.9 miles from Brookland, AR, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11.7 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lester, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Brookland, AR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookland, AR
This is one driving day of about 11.7 miles and 20m.
At 11.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Craighead 948 Highway for about 5.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Brookland, AR · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Brookland, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lester, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lester, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lester, AR
Night in Lester on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookland, AR to Lester, AR covers 11.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Craighead 948 Highway, AR 135, South Holman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.77 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 20m drive. You will face about 4 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 1.7 miles (Dixie Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (AR 135): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brookland, AR to Lester, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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