Origin
Prairie Grove, AR
Night in Prairie Grove on Sunday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Grove, AR to Rogers, AR
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogers, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Prairie Grove to Rogers, you are in for a quick 32.2-mile journey across Northwest Arkansas. Clocking in at approximately 46 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend about $5 in fuel for the entire drive, making it a highly affordable trek. By utilizing a combination of I-49, East Heritage Parkway, and the Fulbright Expressway, you will navigate the region efficiently. Since both towns are located within the same state and region, the transition is seamless and straightforward. It is an ideal choice for anyone needing to bridge these two communities without spending their entire day behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.1 miles from Prairie Grove, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 46-minute drive is primarily highway-focused, with 67% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of the trip on high-speed roads, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.4 miles while cruising on I-49. The personality of the route is utilitarian and direct, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding backroads. As you transition from the interstate onto the Fulbright Expressway and East Heritage Parkway, the character of the drive shifts from open highway cruising to more structured, expressway-style navigation. Expect a consistent, predictable pace that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination in Rogers.
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.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and East Heritage Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Mock Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 32.2 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: near the start (North Mock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Pittman Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Mock Street
Turn left onto North Mock Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Parks Street
Turn right onto East Parks Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Pittman Street
Turn left onto North Pittman Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14 mi into trip
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~21m in
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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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| East Heritage Parkway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South 8th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Bloomington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Douglas Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 11.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
10 sec
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West Mock Drive
2
Turn left onto North Mock Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North Mock Street
3
Turn right onto East Parks Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Parks Street
4
Turn left onto North Pittman Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Pittman Street
5
Continue on East Douglas Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Douglas Street
6
Turn left onto US 62
6.4 mi
·
9 min
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East Heritage Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Futrall Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 16
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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US 62; AR 16
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Because this is a short, 32.2-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours on I-49 is always a smart move to ensure you hit that 46-minute estimate. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the duration is manageable for a single, continuous stretch. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Prairie Grove; while the $5 cost is minimal, filling up locally helps you avoid unnecessary errands once you arrive. Since the majority of your time is spent on highways, stay alert for merging traffic when transitioning between the interstate and the local parkways. Ultimately, the ease of this route allows you to focus on your arrival rather than the logistics of the drive itself.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.1 miles from Prairie Grove, AR, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 32.2 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
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 Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove, AR
This is one driving day of about 32.2 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prairie Grove, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Prairie Grove, AR · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Prairie Grove, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rogers, AR
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Rogers, AR
Night in Rogers on Sunday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
21 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
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Rogers, AR covers 32.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, East Heritage Parkway, Fulbright Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Prairie Grove, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 32.2 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: near the start (North Mock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Pittman Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Prairie Grove, AR to Rogers, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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