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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Brookland, AR is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
138.69 mi
02h 37m
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
138.69 mi
Kilometers
223.2 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 30, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-30T13:38
Arrive Brookland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
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 Little Rock
69.3 mi
01h 18m
To Brookland
69.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Little Rock and Brookland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

    110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol

  3. 3

    Continue on State Capitol

    528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Mall

    35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Locust Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    633 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Highland Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Red Wolf Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Red Wolf Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Johnson Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Johnson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Holman Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Holman Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Hinkley Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 74%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 9%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
East Johnson Avenue
5.34 mi · 4%
Red Wolf Boulevard
2.38 mi · 2%
East Highland Drive
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 18m from Little Rock
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Brookland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 69.3 miles from Little Rock and 69.3 miles from Brookland.

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 13.7 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Little Rock and Brookland. Straight-line distance: 124.97 mi (201.12 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Brookland

#2 Brookland

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,863
Coordinates35.9000700, -90.5820500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Brookland (-90.58205, 35.90007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.11
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.56 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.63 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.42 $26.53 $53.07

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 Little Rock and Brookland. The current time is 13:38:44.

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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.