How far is Patterson, AR from Brookings, AR?
The driving distance from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and Brookings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and Brookings.
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Start on County Road 553
1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 553
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Turn sharp right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
17 mi · 30 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Elm Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Elm Street
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Turn right onto County Road 201
25 m · 4 sec · County Road 201
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 201
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson and Brookings.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
17 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Patterson and Mostly Sunny near Brookings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patterson to Brookings?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 20.4 miles from Patterson and 20.5 miles from Brookings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Patterson and Mostly Sunny near Brookings.
Stop Ideas Near McDougal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDougal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).
#1 Patterson
Town in Woodruff County, Arkansas
| Population | 388 |
| Coordinates | 36.2722900, -90.1217600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookings
Brookings is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2850600, -90.7206700 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookings (-90.72067, 36.28506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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