How far is Forrest City, AR from Rogers, AR?

The driving distance from Forrest City, AR to Rogers, AR is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.6 mi
04h 32m
Flight
208.02 mi
334.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.02 mi
Kilometers
334.77 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.6 mi
Kilometers
474.12 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Forrest City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forrest City
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forrest City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Forrest City
147.7 mi
02h 16m
To Rogers
146.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest City and Rogers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City and Rogers.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division

    9 m · 7 sec · North Division

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1449 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    228.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    3238 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Poplar Street

    1991 ft · 1 min · West Poplar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    119 m · 19 sec · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Elm Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forrest City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Washington Street
230 mi · 78%
I 49 North
58.4 mi · 20%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
West Monroe Avenue
0.61 mi
West Poplar Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

North Washington Street

Merge slight left

228 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.6 mi
208 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 16m from Forrest City
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Forrest City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forrest City to Rogers?

The road trip is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Forrest City and 146.9 miles from Rogers.

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

The direct path is about 208 miles (334.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.38 one way or $78.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forrest City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forrest City and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 208.02 mi (334.77 km).

Forrest City

#1 Forrest City

City in St.

Population13,820
Coordinates35.0081500, -90.7898300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Rogers

#2 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: North Division (-90.78981, 35.00815)
End: West Elm Street (-94.118519, 36.332176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.35 L · about $39.38
Round trip
$78.77
20.8 gal · 78.7 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.38 $78.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.29 $88.59
Premium $4.63 $48.10 $96.20
Diesel $5.42 $56.32 $112.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forrest City and Rogers. The current time is 00:16:13.

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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.