Origin
Saint Francis, AR
Morning in Saint Francis on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Francis, 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
1h 15m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Francis, AR
Vladimir Srajber
Brookings, AR
VAZHNIK
Trip Overview
This straightforward 47-mile journey from Saint Francis to Brookings, Arkansas, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on West North Street, AR 90, and US 62, with a 47% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $7. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won't experience a change in regional scenery. This route offers a simple, direct connection between two points, perfect for a quick errand or a short exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West North Street | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| AR 90 | 9 mi | 15m |
| US 62 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| AR 135 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| North Scurlock Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West North Street
— 20.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, AR and Brookings, AR.
1
Start on South Hickory Street
412 ft
·
23 sec
·
South Hickory Street
2
Turn left onto US 62
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Collins Street
3
Turn straight onto US 62
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
5
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Jackson Street
6
Turn straight onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Scurlock Avenue
7
Continue on US 62
21 mi
·
31 min
·
West North Street
8
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Turn straight onto AR 135
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
AR 135
10
Turn straight onto AR 135
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
11
Turn slight right onto AR 90
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 90
12
Turn right onto AR 280
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Elm Street
13
Turn right onto County Road 201
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 201
14
Arrive at destination
County Road 201
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Saint Francis, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62 / West Collins Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Collins Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 62 / West Jackson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West Jackson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 62 / West North Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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?
The drive presents a mixed profile, blending highway travel with local road segments. With 47% of the route on highways, expect some faster-paced driving interspersed with more local conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on West North Street, offering a period of consistent travel. As you navigate between West North Street, AR 90, and US 62, the road character will shift, providing a varied driving experience without being overly complex.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on West North Street.
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 62 / West Collins Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 62 / West Collins Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on West North 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: at 0.1 miles (US 62 / West Collins Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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