Origin
Pollard, AR
Morning in Pollard on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pollard, AR to Brookings, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pollard, AR
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Brookings, AR
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Trip Overview
This 33.4-mile drive from Pollard, Arkansas to Brookings, Arkansas is a straightforward trip designed for a single day. You can expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy addition to any itinerary in the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at just $5, this route is very budget-friendly. The majority of your journey will be on local roads, with a portion on AR 90 and AR 135. Given its short distance and duration, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to pace yourself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| AR 90 | 9 mi | 15m |
| AR 135 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 201 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 15.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pollard, AR and Brookings, AR.
1
Start on Front Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Turn straight onto AR 135
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
AR 135
5
Turn straight onto AR 135
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
6
Turn slight right onto AR 90
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 90
7
Turn right onto AR 280
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Elm Street
8
Turn right onto County Road 201
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 201
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 201
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Pollard, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.3 — 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
|
US 62 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 62 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
33.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
County Road 201
Turn right onto County Road 201
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Brookings, AR
Morning in Brookings on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Corning, AR
17 mi in
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Your drive will be a mixed experience, with 43% of the mileage on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15.3 miles on Main Street, offering an uninterrupted segment before navigating through varied terrain. The route progresses through a blend of road types, moving from the initial local roads of Pollard to the state highways and back to local arteries as you approach Brookings. This provides a dynamic driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly challenging.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pollard, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 55m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (County Road 201): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Main Street. 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 (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (County Road 201): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookings, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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