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

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
125.64 mi
02h 49m
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
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.2 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
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 Rogers
62.8 mi
01h 24m
To Bull Shoals
62.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    659 ft · 24 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street

    759 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Cherry Street

    86 m · 14 sec · West Cherry Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Street

    1393 ft · 38 sec · South Arkansas Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 1st Street

    34 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South 1st Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Old Wire Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Old Wire Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dick Trammel Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Old Missouri Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    10 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 45%
Main Street
34 mi · 27%
South 1st Street
4.42 mi · 4%
North Old Wire Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Dick Trammel Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
Butterfield Coach Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Robinson Avenue

Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

56.3 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 24m from Rogers
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 62.8 miles from Rogers and 62.9 miles from Bull Shoals.

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 40 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Bull Shoals

#2 Bull Shoals

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,952
Coordinates36.3839600, -92.5815500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Bull Shoals (-92.58155, 36.38396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.55
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.78 $33.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.63 $20.49 $40.98
Diesel $5.42 $23.99 $47.98

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 Rogers and Bull Shoals. The current time is 05:59:36.

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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.