Origin
Knobel, AR
Morning in Knobel on Friday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knobel, AR to Brookings, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knobel, AR
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Brookings, AR
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Trip Overview
This short 8-mile drive from Knobel, Arkansas to Brookings, Arkansas will only take about 16 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any local exploration. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, you won't need to worry about budgeting for gas on this quick trip. The route stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a glimpse into local life as you navigate through familiar roads. Since it's such a brief journey, it's ideal for a single-day outing and requires no overnight stays. The drive is best characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a very local feel on this drive, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. There's no highway share to speak of, meaning you'll be sticking to surface streets and county roads for the entire 8 miles. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 4.5 miles along Main Street. This suggests a route that winds through communities rather than a direct, high-speed connection, so keep your speed moderate and be attentive to intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Knobel, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (County Road 201): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
County Road 201
Turn right onto County Road 201
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Southwest Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| County Road 201 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knobel, AR and Brookings, AR.
1
Start on AR 90
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 280
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Elm Street
3
Turn right onto County Road 201
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 201
4
Arrive at destination
County Road 201
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Brookings, AR
Morning in Brookings on Friday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 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
16m 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 Knobel, AR to Brookings, AR covers 8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Southwest Elm Street, County Road 201. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Knobel, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.21 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.
The drive from Knobel, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (County Road 201): Navigation decision point.
The route from Knobel, AR to Brookings, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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