How far is Lake City, AR from Rogers, AR?
The driving distance from Lake City, AR to Rogers, AR is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Rogers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Rogers.
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Start on Carter Street
113 m · 21 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
11 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
101 m · 19 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
72 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
793 ft · 40 sec · Cottonwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road
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Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue
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Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road
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Continue on Dick Trammel Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway
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Continue on Old Wire Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Wire Road
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Continue on South 1st Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Street
55 m · 5 sec · South 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Arkansas Street
32 m · 3 sec · South Arkansas Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
1414 ft · 46 sec · South Arkansas Street
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Turn left onto East Cherry Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Cherry Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
759 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
659 ft · 23 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Rogers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake City and Sunny near Rogers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Rogers?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 138 miles from Lake City and 136.6 miles from Rogers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.70 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lake City and Sunny near Rogers.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 208.8 mi (336.03 km).
#1 Lake City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,650 |
| Coordinates | 35.8161900, -90.4342700 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rogers
The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.
| Population | 70,522 |
| Coordinates | 36.3320200, -94.1185400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elm Street (-94.118519, 36.332176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $36.70 | $73.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.27 | $82.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.82 | $89.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.47 | $104.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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