Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Kean, AR
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Middlebrook, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
O'Kean to Middlebrook is 31.1 miles and takes about 48 minutes via AR 90 and US 67, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time, perfect for a day trip or a brief transit.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mansker Drive | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| AR 90 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| US 67 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Thomasville Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thomasville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AR 34 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hazel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between O'Kean, AR and Middlebrook, AR.
Start on CR 225
Turn left onto AR 34; AR 90
Turn right onto AR 90
Turn right onto US 67; AR 90
Turn left onto AR 90
Turn right onto AR 90
Turn right onto AR 90
Continue on AR 90
Turn right onto AR 115
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from O'Kean, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AR 34; AR 90
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 90
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 67; AR 90
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 90 / North Thomasville Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in O'Kean on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 7:33PM CDT until June 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Night in Middlebrook on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 7:33PM CDT until June 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is a mixed bag, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Mansker Drive, AR 90, and US 67, offering a varied driving experience. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 15.1 miles on Mansker Drive. Expect the road conditions to shift as you transition between these different road types, providing a dynamic, rather than monotonous, journey.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 34; AR 90.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 34; AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 67; AR 90): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
165 ft
Highest Point
501 ft
~28.9 mi in
Elevation Range
235 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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