Origin
Pollard, AR
Late night in Pollard on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pollard, 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
55m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pollard, AR
El Puerto de Santa María
Brookings, AR
VAZHNIK
Trip Overview
This 33.4-mile drive from Pollard, Arkansas to Brookings, Arkansas is a straightforward trip designed for a single day. You can expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy addition to any itinerary in the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at just $5, this route is very budget-friendly. The majority of your journey will be on local roads, with a portion on AR 90 and AR 135. Given its short distance and duration, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to pace yourself.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Your drive will be a mixed experience, with 43% of the mileage on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15.3 miles on Main Street, offering an uninterrupted segment before navigating through varied terrain. The route progresses through a blend of road types, moving from the initial local roads of Pollard to the state highways and back to local arteries as you approach Brookings. This provides a dynamic driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly challenging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 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 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pollard, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 55m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (County Road 201): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 62 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 62 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
33.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
County Road 201
Turn right onto County Road 201
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| AR 90 | 9 mi | 15m |
| AR 135 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 201 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 15.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pollard, AR and Brookings, AR.
1
Start on Front Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Turn straight onto AR 135
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
AR 135
5
Turn straight onto AR 135
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
6
Turn slight right onto AR 90
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 90
7
Turn right onto AR 280
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Elm Street
8
Turn right onto County Road 201
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 201
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 201
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Pollard, AR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Pollard, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookings, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brookings, 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
$5.04 one way
$10.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Brookings on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Corning, AR
17 mi in
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
29 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
55m 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 Pollard, AR to Brookings, AR covers 33.4 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, AR 90, AR 135. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Pollard, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.04 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 Pollard, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 55m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (County Road 201): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pollard, 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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