Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Brookland, AR
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
297 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
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6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookland, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
Connecting Fayetteville to Brookland covers a 297-mile stretch across Arkansas, taking approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes of pure drive time. Since this route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to budget around $45 for fuel to complete the journey. Because you are traveling entirely within the Southeast region of the state, the trip offers a consistent look at the Arkansas landscape. It is a practical route for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstates, provided you are prepared for a steady day behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a unique experience on this trip, as the route avoids interstates entirely, resulting in a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local roads like South College Avenue, South Nelson Hackett Boulevard, and South School Avenue for the duration of the 297-mile journey. This is a technical, turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Because there are no long, monotonous highway stretches, you will find the road character remains engaging and varied from start to finish. Staying alert is key, as the frequent turns and local road transitions define the rhythm of the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South College Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Brookland, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South School Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Razorback Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cato Springs Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South College Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Brookland, AR.
1
Start on the route
322 ft
·
29 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South College Avenue
3
Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
4
Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South School Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6
Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
7
Continue on South Cato Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
40 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
11
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 64
13
Keep slight left
213 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
15
Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
16
Continue on Vilonia Bypass
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
17
Take the exit slight left
75 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 226: Jonesboro
19
Keep slight right
344 ft
·
8 sec
20
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
21
Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
22
Turn right onto East Highland Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Highland Drive
23
Turn left onto Red Wolf Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Wolf Boulevard
24
Continue on East Johnson Avenue
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
25
Turn right onto South Holman Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holman Street
26
Turn left onto West Hinkley Avenue
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Hinkley Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 24-minute travel time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are navigating local roads, leave with a full tank to avoid searching for stations along the more complex sections of the drive. The $45 fuel budget is a solid estimate, but keep a little extra set aside for potential variations in local pricing. Because this is a turn-heavy route, consider starting your drive early in the morning to handle the navigation while you are fresh and traffic is lighter. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the local road navigation allows you to pace your stops based on your personal comfort rather than strict highway exit intervals.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.5 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookland, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Fayetteville, AR
This is one driving day of about 297 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayetteville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.5 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookland, AR
The final approach into Brookland, 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 Brookland, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.40 one way
$90.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $49.80 | $99.60 |
| premium | $4.61 | $53.90 | $107.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.98 | $131.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.26 |
| Efficient EV | 74.3 | 0 | $25.99 | $11.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.8 | 1 | $41.58 | $19.01 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Brookland, AR
Evening in Brookland on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Brookland, AR covers 297 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South College Avenue, South Nelson Hackett Boulevard, South School Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Brookland, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, AR to Brookland, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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