Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Springs, AR
Solvej Nielsen
Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
The drive from Mineral Springs, AR to Rogers, AR covers 67.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 16, AR 23, South Crossover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on AR 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.24 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.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Mineral Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Mineral Springs, AR to Rogers, AR covers 67.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 early in the drive near Forest Service Road 1504.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Forest Service Road 1504): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (AR 215 / Cass Oark Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (AR 23): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1504
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto AR 215 / Cass Oark Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto AR 23
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 265 / South Crossover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 16 | 28.2 mi | 48m |
| AR 23 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| South Crossover Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Forest Service Road 1504 | 4.9 mi | 12m |
| South 1st Street | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Cass Oark Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| South Old Missouri Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Old Wire Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs, AR and Rogers, AR.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1504
Continue on Forest Service Road 1504
At end of road, turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504
At end of road, turn left onto AR 215
At end of road, turn right onto AR 23
Turn slight left
Turn left onto AR 16
Turn right onto AR 265
Continue on AR 265
Continue on AR 265
Continue on AR 265
Continue on AR 265
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Continue on South Arkansas Street
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Turn left onto West Elm Street
Arrive at 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 15 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mineral Springs, 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 Mineral Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Mineral Springs, AR · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Mineral Springs, 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
$10.24 one way
$20.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Mineral Springs on Friday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Rogers on Friday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
72°F
Elkins, AR
34 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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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