Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
123.1 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Bull Shoals, AR to Rogers, AR covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Boulevard, Butterfield Coach Road, East Huntsville Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.6 miles from Bull Shoals, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 123.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Butterfield Coach Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Huntsville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Old Missouri Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dick Trammel Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Wire Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Arkansas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals, AR and Rogers, AR.
Start on Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto Central Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the exit slight right
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road
Continue on Dick Trammel Highway
Continue on Old Wire Road
Continue on South 1st Street
Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Arkansas Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto West Elm Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bull Shoals, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Bull Shoals, AR
This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.6 mi from Bull Shoals, AR · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Bull Shoals, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.72 one way
$33.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| premium | $4.15 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $18.17 | $36.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.93 | $5.91 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bull Shoals on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Delaware, AR
62 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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