How far is Jonesboro, AR from Rogers, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Rogers, AR is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.61 mi
05h 07m
Flight
193.61 mi
311.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.61 mi
Kilometers
311.58 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.61 mi
Kilometers
414.59 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Jonesboro
129.1 mi
02h 33m
To Rogers
128.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Rogers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gee Street

    951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    126 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Huntsville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dick Trammel Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Wire Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Wire Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South 1st Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South 1st Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Arkansas Street

    32 m · 3 sec · South Arkansas Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto South Arkansas Street

    1414 ft · 46 sec · South Arkansas Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Cherry Street

    86 m · 12 sec · East Cherry Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    759 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    659 ft · 23 sec · West Elm Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
71.5 mi · 28%
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 19%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 12%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
4.4 mi · 2%
Old Wire Road
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan Avenue

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 17m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 33m from Jonesboro
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Rogers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Rogers?

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Jonesboro and 128.6 miles from Rogers.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Rogers.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 193.61 mi (311.58 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Rogers

#2 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
End: West Elm Street (-94.118519, 36.332176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.41 L · about $34.42
Round trip
$68.85
18.18 gal · 68.82 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.42 $68.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.71 $77.43
Premium $4.63 $42.04 $84.08
Diesel $5.42 $49.22 $98.44

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 Jonesboro and Rogers. The current time is 23:18:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.