Trip from Kentucky, AR to Brookland, AR

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

166.5 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Brookland, AR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 166.5 miles, this trek from Kentucky to Brookland is a straightforward journey through Arkansas that takes approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-30, I-40 East, and segments labeled as Saint Louis, making this a manageable day trip that fits easily into a single day of travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it is an economical choice for those looking to traverse the Southeast region. Since the entire route stays within Arkansas, you won't need to worry about state-line logistics or major regional shifts. It serves as a practical connection between these two points, offering a predictable travel experience for commuters or casual travelers.

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

83.3 miles from Kentucky, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as the route features 0% highway share. Despite the inclusion of major road designations, you will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches on I-30, requiring you to stay attentive to frequent turns throughout the 3-hour journey. The character of the road is defined by its technical nature, which demands more active steering than a standard high-speed corridor. As you progress toward Brookland, the driving environment remains consistent, focusing on local navigation rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the lack of long highway segments keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 166.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 31.7 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

31.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...

33.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

158.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

165.8 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | US 49B / South Holman Street

Turn right onto US 49B / South Holman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Kentucky, AR and Brookland, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

Memphis

31.7 mi in | ~40m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

33.3 mi in | ~42m | via I 57; US 167

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	102.7 mi	1h 46m
I 30	25.3 mi	28m
US 78	12.1 mi	13m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	9m
Old Hot Springs Highway	5.5 mi	9m
East Johnson Avenue	5.3 mi	8m
Red Wolf Boulevard	2.4 mi	3m
East Highland Drive	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky, AR and Brookland, AR.

Start on AR 5

5.5 mi · 9 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

Continue on AR 35

0.4 mi · 48 sec · AR 35

Turn sharp left

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Turn straight onto AR 5

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

516 ft · 12 sec

Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70

20 mi · 22 min · I 30; US 67; US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167

Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57; US 64; US 167

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

Turn right onto AR 18

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Highland Drive

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · Red Wolf Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; AR 1

5.3 mi · 8 min · East Johnson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 49B

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Holman Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Hinkley Avenue

189 ft · 8 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

Arrive at destination

West Hinkley Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple given the trip's manageable duration, but aim to leave early to account for the frequent turns and local traffic flow. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the remainder of the 166.5 miles. Keep your $23 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you hit the more technical sections of the route to avoid searching for stations on smaller roads. Because this is a turn-heavy drive, ensure your GPS is mounted securely and your navigation is set before you depart Kentucky. This flexibility allows you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of constant route adjustments.

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 83.3 miles from Kentucky, AR, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.3 miles or 1h 34m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookland, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, AR

This is one driving day of about 166.5 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kentucky, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.3 mi from Kentucky, AR · 1h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

83 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Kentucky, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.45 one way

$50.91 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$27.92	$55.84
premium	$4.61	$30.22	$60.44
diesel	$5.64	$36.99	$73.98

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: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.9	$17.48	$7.99
Efficient EV	41.6	$14.57	$6.66
EV Truck/SUV	66.6	$23.31	$10.66

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kentucky, AR

Evening in Kentucky on Sunday

Local time

5:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookland, AR

Evening in Brookland on Sunday

Local time

5:05 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

2 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

3h 9m 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 Kentucky, AR to Brookland, AR covers 166.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Kentucky, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.45 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Kentucky, AR and Brookland, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

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Trip from Kentucky, AR to Brookland, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brookland, AR

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kentucky, AR

Brookland, AR

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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