How far is Bull Shoals, AR from Rogers, AR?

The driving distance from Bull Shoals, AR to Rogers, AR is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.1 mi
02h 31m
Flight
85.59 mi
137.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.59 mi
Kilometers
137.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.1 mi
Kilometers
198.11 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Shoals
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Rogers
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Shoals
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Bull Shoals
62.9 mi
01h 15m
To Rogers
60.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Shoals and Rogers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals and Rogers.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Boulevard

    10 mi · 18 min · Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Huntsville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Dick Trammel Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Wire Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Wire Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Arkansas Street

    32 m · 3 sec · South Arkansas Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Arkansas Street

    1414 ft · 46 sec · South Arkansas Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Cherry Street

    86 m · 12 sec · East Cherry Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    759 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    659 ft · 23 sec · West Elm Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Shoals and Rogers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Boulevard
21.6 mi · 18%
South 1st Street
4.4 mi · 4%
Old Wire Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Dick Trammel Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
Butterfield Coach Road
1.33 mi · 1%
East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.4 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 15m from Bull Shoals
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bull Shoals and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rogers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bull Shoals to Rogers?

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Bull Shoals and 60.2 miles from Rogers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bull Shoals and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rogers.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Shoals and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 85.59 mi (137.75 km).

Bull Shoals

#1 Bull Shoals

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,952
Coordinates36.3839600, -92.5815500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Rogers

#2 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-92.581657, 36.383961)
End: West Elm Street (-94.118519, 36.332176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.87
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.44 $32.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.48 $36.97
Premium $4.63 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.42 $23.50 $47.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Shoals and Rogers. The current time is 04:43:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.