How far is Brookland, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Brookland, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
141.2 mi
02h 18m
Flight
124.97 mi
201.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.97 mi
Kilometers
201.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.2 mi
Kilometers
227.24 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 30, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Brookland
Thu, Apr 30, 5:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookland
2026-04-30T12:25
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, Apr 30, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookland
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
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Brookland
69.2 mi
01h 09m
To Little Rock
72 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookland and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hinkley Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Holman Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Holman Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Highland Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · East Highland Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  21. 21

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 88%
East Highland Drive
2.04 mi · 1%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
South Holman Street
0.66 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 09m from Brookland
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookland and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookland to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Brookland and 72 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookland and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookland and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 124.97 mi (201.12 km).

Brookland

#1 Brookland

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,863
Coordinates35.9000700, -90.5820500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hinkley Avenue (-90.58233, 35.899732)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.86 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.72 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookland and Little Rock. The current time is 12:25:24.

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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.