Origin
Rogers, AR
Evening in Rogers on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rogers, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
207.6 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
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6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogers, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Hot Springs, AR
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
Traveling from Rogers to Hot Springs covers 207.6 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 52 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two major Arkansas destinations efficiently. You will rely primarily on I-49, I-40, and South State Highway 7 to make the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it remains a budget-friendly option for those looking to traverse the state. Because the trip is straightforward, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your destination upon arrival.
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
103.8 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is comprised of 89% highway travel, making for a consistent and predictable pace behind the wheel. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major interstates, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.9 miles on I-40. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the interstate system onto South State Highway 7, which adds a distinct feel to the final leg of the trip. Expect a mix of fast-paced, high-capacity road segments that eventually give way to the more localized feel of the highway approach into Hot Springs.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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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South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
64.8 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
130.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 64
6
135.3 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
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AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Rogers, AR to Hot Springs, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
64.8 mi in
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~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 64.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 49 | 57.8 mi | 59m |
| South State Highway 7 | 44.8 mi | 50m |
| AR 7 South | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Park Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South Arkansas Avenue | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South 8th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Hot Springs, AR.
1
Start on West Elm Street
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Poplar Street
4
Turn left onto US 71B
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South 8th Street
5
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bloomington Street
6
Turn right onto AR 264
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
8
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
58 mi
·
59 min
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I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
10
Merge onto I 40; US 71
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 64
12
Turn left onto US 64
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 64
13
Continue on US 64; Hwy 326
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
Use the none lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North State Highway 7
16
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
17
Continue on AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
18
Turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
AR 7
19
Turn left onto AR 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
South State Highway 7
20
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Avenue
21
Continue on AR 7
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Park Avenue
22
Continue on AR 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 70B; US 270B
429 ft
·
20 sec
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West Grand Avenue
24
Continue on US 70B; US 270B
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
US 70B; US 270B
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 207.6-mile trek, aim to depart early in the morning to navigate the interstate sections while traffic is lighter. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the final transition onto State Highway 7. Keep your estimated $32 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, as prices can fluctuate between major highway corridors and smaller local roads. Because this drive is under four hours, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel.
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 103.8 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 1h 51m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hot Springs, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rogers, 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 Rogers, AR
This is one driving day of about 207.6 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rogers, 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 I 40 for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Rogers, AR · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Rogers, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
Arriving in Hot Springs, AR
The final approach into Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, 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
$31.74 one way
$63.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
| premium | $4.61 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.06 | $13.29 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Hot Springs, AR
Evening in Hot Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 52m 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 Rogers, AR to Hot Springs, AR covers 207.6 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, South State Highway 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Rogers, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Rogers, AR to Hot Springs, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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