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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Mansker Drive
— 15.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Kean, AR and Middlebrook, AR.
1
Start on CR 225
160 ft·11 sec·Hazel Street
2
Turn left onto AR 34; AR 90
0.1 mi·16 sec·AR 34; AR 90
3
Turn right onto AR 90
11 mi·18 min·AR 90
4
Turn right onto US 67; AR 90
4.1 mi·4 min·US 67; AR 90
5
Turn left onto AR 90
0.2 mi·21 sec·East Broadway Street
6
Turn right onto AR 90
0.5 mi·48 sec·North Thomasville Street
7
Turn right onto AR 90
0.2 mi·22 sec·North Thomasville Street
8
Continue on AR 90
0.2 mi·16 sec·Thomasville Street
9
Turn right onto AR 115
15 mi·22 min·Mansker Drive
10
Arrive at destination
AR 115
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 34; AR 90
Turn left onto AR 34; AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 90
Turn right onto AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip|~19m in|US 67; AR 90
Turn right onto US 67; AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip|~23m in|AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip|~24m in|AR 90 / North Thomasville Street
Turn right onto AR 90 / North Thomasville Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$4.83
$9.66
premium
$4.29
$5.25
$10.50
diesel
$4.80
$5.87
$11.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026
Origin
O'Kean, AR
Night
in O'Kean on Monday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 9:50PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 9:11PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Middlebrook, AR
Night
in Middlebrook on Monday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 9:50PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 9:11PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on Mansker Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort3/10
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.
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on Mansker Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middlebrook, AR before heading back.
