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Trip from Rogers, AR to Arkadelphia, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

246.6 mi

397 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 21m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Rogers, AR, AR

Rogers, AR

Tima Miroshnichenko

city in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Arkadelphia, AR

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Rogers, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 246.6 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 3rd Street, West Poplar Street, South 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.24 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

123.3 miles from Rogers, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 246.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 246.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rogers, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 3rd Street
West Poplar Street
South 8th Street
North Bloomington Street
West Monroe Avenue
I 40 East
US 64
West Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South 3rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.

1

Start on West Elm Street

98 ft · 9 sec · West Elm Street
2

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

390 ft · 19 sec · South 3rd Street
3

Turn right onto West Poplar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Poplar Street
4

Turn left onto South 8th Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street
5

Continue on North Bloomington Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
6

Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
7

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 21 sec
8

Merge slight left

58 mi · 59 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
10

Merge slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 4 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 64

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 64
12

Turn left

1.6 mi · 2 min
13

Continue on West Main Street

3.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
14

Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

4.9 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
16

Continue on AR 7 South

14 mi · 16 min · AR 7 South
17

Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

0.3 mi · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
18

Turn right

0.2 mi · 18 sec
19

Turn left onto South State Highway 7

45 mi · 50 min · South State Highway 7
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

223 ft · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
21

Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

6.0 mi · 6 min · Hot Springs Bypass
22

Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
23

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
24

Keep slight left

82 ft · 9 sec
25

Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
26

Continue on Malvern Road

12 mi · 13 min · Malvern Road
27

Take the exit right

0.4 mi · 48 sec
28

Merge slight left

20 mi · 19 min
29

Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

0.2 mi · 27 sec · AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
30

Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

135 ft · 8 sec · AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
31

Turn left onto Valley Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Valley Street
32

Continue on North 10th Street

3.8 mi · 5 min · North 10th Street
33

Turn left onto Caddo Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Caddo Street
34

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 123.3 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.

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 54 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkadelphia, 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 246.6 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.3 mi from Rogers, AR · 2h 17m into the drive

city in Yell County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ola, AR

123 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

Ozark, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ola, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.3 miles from Rogers, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR

The final approach into Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia, 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

$37.24 one way

$74.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $40.88 $81.77
premium $4.56 $44.26 $88.52
diesel $5.61 $54.45 $108.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74 0 $25.89 $11.84
Efficient EV 61.7 0 $21.58 $9.86
EV Truck/SUV 98.6 1 $34.52 $15.78

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 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

Rogers, AR

Afternoon in Rogers on Friday

Local time

12:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arkadelphia, AR

Afternoon in Arkadelphia on Friday

Local time

12:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

2 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

4h 34m 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 Rogers, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 246.6 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 3rd Street, West Poplar Street, South 8th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.3 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 $37.24 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 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rogers, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Rogers, AR to Arkadelphia, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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