Origin
Saint Francis, AR
Afternoon in Saint Francis on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Francis, 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
1h 15m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Francis, AR
Vladimir Srajber
Brookings, AR
VAZHNIK
Trip Overview
This straightforward 47-mile journey from Saint Francis to Brookings, Arkansas, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on West North Street, AR 90, and US 62, with a 47% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $7. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won't experience a change in regional scenery. This route offers a simple, direct connection between two points, perfect for a quick errand or a short exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed profile, blending highway travel with local road segments. With 47% of the route on highways, expect some faster-paced driving interspersed with more local conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on West North Street, offering a period of consistent travel. As you navigate between West North Street, AR 90, and US 62, the road character will shift, providing a varied driving experience without being overly complex.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West North Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 62 / West Collins Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 62 / West Collins Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62 / West Collins Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Collins Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 62 / West Jackson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West Jackson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 62 / West North Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West North Street | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| AR 90 | 9 mi | 15m |
| US 62 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| AR 135 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| North Scurlock Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West North Street
— 20.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, AR and Brookings, AR.
1
Start on South Hickory Street
412 ft
·
23 sec
·
South Hickory Street
2
Turn left onto US 62
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Collins Street
3
Turn straight onto US 62
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
5
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Jackson Street
6
Turn straight onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Scurlock Avenue
7
Continue on US 62
21 mi
·
31 min
·
West North Street
8
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Turn straight onto AR 135
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
AR 135
10
Turn straight onto AR 135
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
11
Turn slight right onto AR 90
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 90
12
Turn right onto AR 280
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Elm Street
13
Turn right onto County Road 201
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 201
14
Arrive at destination
County Road 201
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Saint Francis, AR · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Saint Francis, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookings, AR
The final approach into Brookings, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Brookings on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
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
15 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
1h 15m 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 Saint Francis, AR to Brookings, AR covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West North Street, AR 90, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Saint Francis, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.10 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 62 / West Collins Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Saint Francis, AR to Brookings, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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