Paragould to Rogers is 262.3 miles and takes about 5h 35m via US 412, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Arkansas, traveling from the Southeast region to the Northwest. Expect a mixed drive that offers a reasonable pace for a single day's journey. It's a straightforward route perfect for when you want to cover ground without excessive complexity. Consider this drive for its efficiency, making it a solid option for a one-day transit.
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
131.1 miles from Paragould, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 262.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a 55% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like US 412 and US 62. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 56.4 miles on US 412, offering a sustained period of consistent travel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between higher-speed highways and potentially some more local or two-lane segments as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from open highway cruising to navigating through different towns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near Hayes Place.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 22 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Hayes Place
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|West Hunt Street
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|North 14th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
174.3 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
193.1 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
56.4 mi
1h 6m
US 62
53.3 mi
1h 9m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
US 63
33.4 mi
47m
West Kings Highway
26.8 mi
32m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
6m
South 1st Street
4.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on Winchester
0.2 mi·44 sec·Winchester
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft·15 sec·Hayes Place
3
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Hunt Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft·2 sec·North 14th Street
5
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft·13 sec·West Hunt Street
6
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 49; AR 1
7
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Court Street
8
Turn right onto US 412B
27 mi·32 min·West Kings Highway
9
Continue on US 412B
3.9 mi·5 min·Portia Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 412
33 mi·47 min·US 63; US 412
11
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
12
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
14
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
15
Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
16
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
18
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
20
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
21
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
23
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
24
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
25
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
28
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Huntsville Avenue
29
Turn right onto AR 265
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Missouri Road
30
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi·2 min·Dick Trammel Highway
31
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi·4 min·Old Wire Road
32
Continue on AR 265
4.2 mi·8 min·South 1st Street
33
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street
181 ft·5 sec·South 1st Street
34
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
104 ft·2 sec·South Arkansas Street
35
Continue on South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·South Arkansas Street
36
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
282 ft·11 sec·East Cherry Street
37
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·South 1st Street
38
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West Elm Street
39
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 35m estimated duration, leaving Paragould in the morning allows ample daylight to reach Rogers. While the route is manageable in one day, the longest stretch of 56.4 miles on US 412 might be a good point to consider a brief break for stretching or a quick snack. With a fuel cost estimated around $40, plan accordingly for your fill-ups. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests being mindful of changing speed limits and road types as you progress through Arkansas. Aim to depart early to maximize your flexibility and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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 131.1 miles from Paragould, AR, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 58 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 miles or 2h 45m 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 30m
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 Paragould, 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 Paragould, AR
This is one driving day of about 262.3 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Paragould, 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 412 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.1 mi from Paragould, AR
· 2h 45m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.7
0
$27.54
$12.59
Efficient EV
65.6
0
$22.95
$10.49
EV Truck/SUV
104.9
1
$36.72
$16.79
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Paragould, AR
Late night
in Paragould on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
4 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 35m 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 Paragould, AR to Rogers, AR covers 262.3 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, US 62, T & C Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.1 miles from Paragould, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.61 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 35m drive. You will face about 22 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hayes Place): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 14th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Paragould, AR to Rogers, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
