Origin
Blytheville, AR
Morning in Blytheville on Monday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blytheville, AR to Rogers, AR
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
361 mi
581 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
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6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
Jonathan Fuentes
Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Rogers, AR covers 361 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 18, Dr, Joe N Martin Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.5 miles from Blytheville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 361 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 18 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blytheville, AR to Rogers, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joe N Martin Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| T & C Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shield-Hopper Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shied-Hopper Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Butterfield Coach Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Highway 18
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Highway 18
3
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Joe N Martin Expressway
6
Continue straight
55 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
7
Turn right
436 ft
·
6 sec
8
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
413 ft
·
14 sec
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
11
Take the exit slight right
364 ft
·
10 sec
12
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
13
Continue on T & C Boulevard
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
331 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
15
Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
16
Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
17
Turn right
23 mi
·
25 min
18
At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi
·
11 min
19
Take the exit slight right
5.0 mi
·
7 min
20
Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi
·
8 min
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn left
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
23
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Butterfield Coach Road
24
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Huntsville Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Missouri Road
26
Continue on Dick Trammel Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dick Trammel Highway
27
Continue on Old Wire Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Wire Road
28
Continue on South 1st Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South 1st Street
29
Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 1st Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Arkansas Street
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Arkansas Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Arkansas Street
32
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Cherry Street
33
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 1st Street
34
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Elm Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.5 miles from Blytheville, AR, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.5 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blytheville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blytheville, AR
This is one driving day of about 361 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blytheville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.5 mi from Blytheville, AR · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.5 miles from Blytheville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rogers, AR
The final approach into Rogers, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rogers, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.19 one way
$110.38 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $60.53 | $121.06 |
| premium | $4.61 | $65.52 | $131.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.20 | $160.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.90 | $17.33 |
| Efficient EV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.59 | $14.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.4 | 1 | $50.54 | $23.10 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Rogers, AR
Morning in Rogers on Monday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
30 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
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Rogers, AR covers 361 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 18, Dr, Joe N Martin Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.5 miles from Blytheville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blytheville, AR to Rogers, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blytheville, AR to Rogers, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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