Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
181.7 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Brookland, AR to Pine Bluff, AR covers 181.7 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Holman Street, East Highland Drive, Southwest Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.8 miles from Brookland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 181.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Holman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Highland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Barraque Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brookland, AR and Pine Bluff, AR.
Start on West Hinkley Avenue
Turn right onto South Holman Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto East Highland Drive
Turn left onto Southwest Drive
Continue straight
Take the exit sharp left
Merge slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Turn left onto West Barraque Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Bluff, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brookland, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookland, AR
This is one driving day of about 181.7 miles and 2h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.8 mi from Brookland, AR · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 90.8 miles from Brookland, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pine Bluff, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pine Bluff, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.68 one way
$49.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| premium | $4.15 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brookland on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Pine Bluff on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Conway, AR
91 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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