Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
263.2 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Md Jawadur Rahman
The drive from Oak Grove Heights, AR to Rogers, AR covers 263.2 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Court Street, West Kings Highway, Portia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.75 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
131.6 miles from Oak Grove Heights, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 263.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portia Road | 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove Heights, AR and Rogers, AR.
Start on the route
Turn slight right
Turn slight right
Continue straight
Turn right onto West Court Street
Turn right onto West Kings Highway
Continue on Portia Road
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Continue on T & C Boulevard
Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
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
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.6 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oak Grove Heights, 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 Oak Grove Heights, AR
This is one driving day of about 263.2 miles and 5h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.6 mi from Oak Grove Heights, AR · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 131.6 miles from Oak Grove Heights, 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
$35.75 one way
$71.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $39.89 | $79.79 |
| premium | $4.15 | $43.00 | $86.01 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79 | 0 | $27.64 | $12.63 |
| Efficient EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.03 | $10.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.3 | 1 | $36.85 | $16.84 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oak Grove Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Conway, AR
132 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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