How far is Brookings, AR from Saint Francis, AR?

The driving distance from Brookings, AR to Saint Francis, AR is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.01 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.05 mi
54.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.05 mi
Kilometers
54.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.66 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Francis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Brookings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookings
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Saint Francis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookings
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McDougal
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Brookings
23.5 mi
00h 33m
To Saint Francis
23.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookings and Saint Francis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookings and Saint Francis.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 201

    25 m · 5 sec · County Road 201

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Street

    9 mi · 16 min · Southeast 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    884 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    20.8 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Scurlock Avenue

    1165 ft · 21 sec · North Scurlock Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    52 m · 6 sec · West Jackson Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jackson Street

    869 ft · 17 sec · West Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North 3rd Avenue

    751 ft · 20 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Hickory Street

    126 m · 18 sec · South Hickory Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hickory Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookings and Saint Francis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 1st Street
8.98 mi · 19%
West Main Street
7.46 mi · 16%
North Scurlock Avenue
0.22 mi
West Jackson Street
0.2 mi
North 3rd Avenue
0.14 mi
South Hickory Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

20.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDougal
00h 33m from Brookings
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookings to Saint Francis?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McDougal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Brookings and 23.5 miles from Saint Francis.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Francis.

Stop Ideas Near McDougal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDougal, 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 McDougal.

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

35 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

65 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

108 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookings and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 34.05 mi (54.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brookings

Brookings is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2850600, -90.7206700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Francis

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population225
Coordinates36.4533900, -90.1453800
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 201 (-90.720929, 36.285195)
End: South Hickory Street (-90.145163, 36.453391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.57
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.29 $12.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.07 $14.14
Premium $4.63 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $5.42 $8.99 $17.98

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 Brookings and Saint Francis. The current time is 03:12:21.

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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.