Origin
Salem, AR
Afternoon in Salem on Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, AR to Rogers, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
168.2 mi
271 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, AR to Rogers, AR covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, US 412, Shield-Hopper Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.40 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
84.1 miles from Salem, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 74.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 412 | 56.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Shied-Hopper Bypass | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| South 1st Street | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| 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
— 74.1 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on AR 9
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US 62; US 412
3
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
4
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
6
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62; US 412
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
8
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
9
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
10
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 412
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Butterfield Coach Road
13
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Huntsville Avenue
14
Turn right onto AR 265
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Missouri Road
15
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dick Trammel Highway
16
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Wire Road
17
Continue on AR 265
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South 1st Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street
181 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 1st Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Arkansas Street
20
Continue on South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Arkansas Street
21
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
282 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Cherry Street
22
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
South 1st Street
23
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Elm Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
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 84.1 miles from Salem, AR, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 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 37 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 1h 38m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salem, 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 Salem, AR
This is one driving day of about 168.2 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Salem, 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 74.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Salem, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 167.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 62; US 412
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
80.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
99 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
167.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
South Arkansas Street
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
167.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
|
East Cherry Street
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.40 one way
$50.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.14 | $74.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Rogers, AR
Afternoon in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
84 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 168.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 62 and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.1 miles on US 62.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 74.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 62; US 412.
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 3h 32m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 80.2 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 168.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Salem, AR to Rogers, AR covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, US 412, Shield-Hopper Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.1 miles from Salem, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.40 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 32m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 80.2 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 99 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salem, AR to Rogers, 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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