How far is Brookland, AR from Lester, AR?

The driving distance from Brookland, AR to Lester, AR is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.71 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.36 mi
11.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.36 mi
Kilometers
11.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.71 mi
Kilometers
18.85 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Brookland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookland
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Lester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:26 PM 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
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookland
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
Lake View
AR

City of Arkansas, USA

From Brookland
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To Lester
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookland and Lester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookland and Lester.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hinkley Avenue

    58 m · 13 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Holman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Holman Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dixie Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Craighead 948 Highway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Craighead 948 Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Craighead 948 Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Craighead 948 Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto AR 135

    3 mi · 5 min · AR 135

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Craighead 926 Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Craighead 926 Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Craighead 926 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookland and Lester.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Craighead 948 Highway
5.48 mi · 47%
AR 135
3.01 mi · 26%
South Holman Street
1.63 mi · 14%
Dixie Road
0.81 mi · 7%
Craighead 948 Road
0.75 mi · 6%
West Hinkley Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Craighead 948 Highway

Continue on Craighead 948 Highway

5.48 mi · 00h 09m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 10m from Brookland
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookland and Mostly Sunny near Lester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookland to Lester?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 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?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Brookland and 5.8 miles from Lester.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:50 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 around Brookland and Mostly Sunny near Lester.

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

49 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

92 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

96 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

110 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookland and Lester. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.85 km).

Brookland

#1 Brookland

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,863
Coordinates35.9000700, -90.5820500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lester

Lester is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8778500, -90.4534400
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookland (-90.58205, 35.90007)
End: Lester (-90.45344, 35.87785)

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookland and Lester. The current time is 20:06:31.

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.