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Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Barling, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
The drive from Rogers, AR to Barling, AR covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, US 71, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.8 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 82.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.8 miles on I 49.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and US 71. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 71 toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rogers, AR and Barling, AR, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Rogers Avenue East.
Fort Smith
Rogers Avenue East
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 57.8 mi | 59m |
| US 71 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| I 40 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South 8th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Rogers Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Bloomington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fort Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Barling, AR.
Start on West Elm Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
Turn left onto US 71B
Continue on US 71B
Turn right onto AR 264
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Take the exit onto US 71
Take the exit
Turn straight onto AR 22
Continue on AR 22
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barling, 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 82.6 miles and 1h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Rogers, AR · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Rogers, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barling, 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 Barling, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.47 one way
$24.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.83 | $29.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.24 | $36.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Rogers on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Barling on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
63°F
Garland, TX
41 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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