This 190-mile drive from Glenwood, AR to Rogers, AR is a manageable one-day trip, taking just under 4 hours to complete. Primarily utilizing US 71 and I-49, this route is largely highway-focused, making for a straightforward journey through Arkansas's Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a leg of a longer adventure. The drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop, though you can always plan for a leisurely pace with its single designated stop area.
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
94.9 miles from Glenwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 189.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 190-mile route, with 89% of your journey on major roadways like US 71 and I-49. This means a good portion of your drive will be on faster roads, contributing to the efficient travel time. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 71 miles along US 71, offering an extended period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the route transitions between these main arteries, providing a varied, yet consistently road-focused, driving personality.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 71 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120 miles in near US 71.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 189.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 120 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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120 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
6
124.6 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
6
171.7 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
183.3 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
189.8 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glenwood, AR to Rogers, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
120 mi in|~2h 38m|via US 71
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 71
71 mi
1h 24m
I 49
57.7 mi
59m
US 270
32 mi
39m
North 1st Street
13 mi
22m
AR 27
8.5 mi
14m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 71 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
91 ft·6 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 70B
312 ft·10 sec·Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto AR 8
13 mi·22 min·North 1st Street
4
Turn right onto AR 27
8.5 mi·14 min·AR 27
5
Turn left onto US 270; AR 27
32 mi·39 min·US 270; AR 27
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 71
54 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 71
7
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi·14 min·US 71
Toward 540 North
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi·4 min·US 71
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, MemphisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 North: FayettevilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
11 mi·12 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft·6 sec
14
Turn right onto AR 264
0.6 mi·1 min·West Monroe Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Bloomington Street
16
Continue on US 71B
3.4 mi·6 min·South 8th Street
17
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Poplar Street
18
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft·18 sec·South 3rd Street
19
Turn right onto West Elm Street
99 ft·3 sec·West Elm Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour and 56-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Glenwood to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Rogers. With a total distance of 190 miles, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, so you have flexibility in when and where you take your one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear exit opportunity is 71 miles on US 71. The estimated fuel cost of $29 should help you budget accordingly for this straightforward Arkansas journey.
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 94.9 miles from Glenwood, AR, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 miles.
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 42 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
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 Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Glenwood, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 71 for about 71 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.9 mi from Glenwood, AR
· 2h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.68 one way
$57.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.48
$62.97
premium
$4.56
$34.08
$68.17
diesel
$5.61
$41.93
$83.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.94
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.59
$12.15
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Glenwood, AR
Late night
in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 15 mph98% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Booneville, AR
95 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
3h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glenwood, AR to Rogers, AR covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 71, I 49, US 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.9 miles from Glenwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.68 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 189.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 120 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Glenwood, AR to Rogers, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
