Origin
Rogers, AR
Afternoon in Rogers on Thursday
Local time
4:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
131.2 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Midway, AR
VAZHNIK
The drive from Rogers, AR to Midway, AR covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Robinson Avenue, US 62, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on East Robinson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.81 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Rogers, AR to Midway, AR covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m, 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 around 0.1 miles in near South 1st Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Arkansas Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Arkansas Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South 1st Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Robinson Avenue | 56.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 62 | 36.3 mi | 41m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| AR 126 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| South 1st Street | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| North Old Wire Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Dick Trammel Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Midway, AR.
Start on West Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
Turn right onto South Arkansas Street
Enter roundabout onto South 1st Street
Continue on South 1st Street
Continue on AR 265
Continue on AR 265
Continue on AR 265
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
Continue on Butterfield Coach Road
Turn left onto US 412
Continue on US 62; US 412
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 65
Continue on US 62; US 412
Continue on US 62; US 412
Turn left onto AR 126
At end of road, turn left onto AR 5
Turn left onto AR 178
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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rogers, 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 Rogers, AR
This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 2h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Rogers, AR · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Rogers, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.81 one way
$39.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.97 | $57.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.37 | $8.40 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Rogers on Thursday
Local time
4:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
4:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
75°F
Harrison, AR
66 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
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.
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