How far is Brinkley, AR from Dobbs Landing, AR?

The driving distance from Brinkley, AR to Dobbs Landing, AR is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.68 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.12 mi
17.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.12 mi
Kilometers
17.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Landing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Brinkley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brinkley
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Dobbs Landing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brinkley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarendon
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Brinkley
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To Dobbs Landing
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brinkley and Dobbs Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brinkley and Dobbs Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1789 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Old Military Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dobbs Landing Road

    2389 ft · 2 min · Dobbs Landing Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dobbs Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brinkley and Dobbs Landing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Military Road
6.43 mi · 55%
North Main Street
4.46 mi · 38%
Dobbs Landing Road
0.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Military Road

Turn right onto Old Military Road

6.43 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarendon
00h 10m from Brinkley
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brinkley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dobbs Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brinkley to Dobbs Landing?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Brinkley and 5.8 miles from Dobbs Landing.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brinkley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dobbs Landing.

Stop Ideas Near Clarendon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clarendon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarendon.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brinkley and Dobbs Landing. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.9 km).

Brinkley

#1 Brinkley

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates34.8878700, -91.1945700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dobbs Landing

Dobbs Landing is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7553700, -91.3059600
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)
End: Dobbs Landing (-91.30596, 34.75537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.75 $3.49
Premium $4.63 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $5.42 $2.22 $4.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brinkley and Dobbs Landing. The current time is 00:11:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.