The drive from Rogers, AR to Ash Flat, AR covers 185.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, East Robinson Avenue, US 65 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97 miles on US 62.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.06 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
92.9 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 185.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Rogers, AR to Ash Flat, AR covers 185.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 97 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 0.1 miles in near South 1st Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|West Cherry Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|South Arkansas Street
Turn right onto South Arkansas Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|South 1st Street
Enter roundabout onto South 1st Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.3 mi into trip|~19m in|East Huntsville Avenue
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
97 mi
1h 50m
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi
1h 6m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
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
Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 97 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Ash Flat, AR.
1
Start on West Elm Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Elm Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·South 1st Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
282 ft·13 sec·West Cherry Street
4
Turn right onto South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Arkansas Street
5
Enter roundabout onto South 1st Street
111 ft·3 sec·South 1st Street
6
Continue on South 1st Street
4.3 mi·8 min·South 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi·4 min·North Old Wire Road
8
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi·2 min·Dick Trammel Highway
9
Continue on AR 265
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Missouri Road
10
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Huntsville Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
12
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·East Robinson Avenue
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
15
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·20 min·US 65
16
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
19
Turn right onto US 167
1.0 mi·1 min·Ash Flat Drive
20
Turn left onto AR 354
28 ft·0 sec·AR 354
21
Arrive at destination
AR 354
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 92.9 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 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 41 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 2h 5m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ash Flat, 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 185.8 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 US 62 for about 97 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.9 mi from Rogers, AR
· 2h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.06 one way
$56.12 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.80
$61.61
premium
$4.56
$33.35
$66.70
diesel
$5.61
$41.02
$82.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ClipperCreek Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Ash Flat, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Blink
1 DCFC
Other: 2
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.7
0
$19.51
$8.92
Efficient EV
46.5
0
$16.26
$7.43
EV Truck/SUV
74.3
0
$26.01
$11.89
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Morning
in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ash Flat, AR
Morning
in Ash Flat on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
93 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
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 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 51m 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 Ash Flat, AR covers 185.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, East Robinson Avenue, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.9 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 $28.06 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 is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Rogers, AR to Ash Flat, 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.
