How far is Pollard, AR from Brookings, AR?

The driving distance from Pollard, AR to Brookings, AR is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.36 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.1 mi
43.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.1 mi
Kilometers
43.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.36 mi
Kilometers
53.68 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookings
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in Pollard
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pollard
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Brookings
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pollard
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corning
AR

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

From Pollard
16.7 mi
00h 27m
To Brookings
16.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pollard and Brookings.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    68 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    884 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest Elm Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 201

    25 m · 4 sec · County Road 201

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 201

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
15.3 mi · 46%
Southwest Elm Street
3.42 mi · 10%
Front Street
0.04 mi
County Road 201
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

15.3 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corning
00h 27m from Pollard
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pollard 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 Pollard to Brookings?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Corning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Pollard and 16.7 miles from Brookings.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pollard and Mostly Sunny near Brookings.

Stop Ideas Near Corning

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

42 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

51 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pollard and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 27.1 mi (43.62 km).

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#1 Pollard

Town in Arkansas, United States

Population198
Coordinates36.4308900, -90.2684300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookings

Brookings is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2850600, -90.7206700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Pollard (-90.26843, 36.43089)
End: Brookings (-90.72067, 36.28506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.94
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.47 $8.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.03 $10.05
Premium $4.63 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $5.42 $6.39 $12.78

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 Pollard and Brookings. The current time is 09:03:15.

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.