How far is Melbourne, AR from Rogers, AR?
The driving distance from Melbourne, AR to Rogers, AR is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne and Rogers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne and Rogers.
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Start on Locus Street
30 m · 10 sec · Locus Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
134 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixon Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dixon Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
19.3 mi · 29 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
32.8 mi · 37 min
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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 · 9 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 · 44 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 Melbourne and Rogers.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Rogers?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Pyatt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Melbourne and 75.7 miles from Rogers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melbourne and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 124.66 mi (200.62 km).
#1 Melbourne
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 36.0595100, -91.9084800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.07 | $56.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
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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