How far is Rogers, AR from Des Arc, AR?
The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Des Arc, AR is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rogers and Des Arc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and Des Arc.
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Start on West Elm Street
30 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
119 m · 19 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
1991 ft · 1 min · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North Bloomington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
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Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1692 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
26.1 mi · 33 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 31
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31
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Turn left onto Cypress Lake Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Cypress Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
5.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto AR 38
1.2 mi · 2 min · AR 38
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
722 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd
11 m · 2 sec · North 3rd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogers and Des Arc.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogers and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Arc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rogers to Des Arc?
The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Rogers and 120.9 miles from Des Arc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rogers and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Arc.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Des Arc. Straight-line distance: 174.51 mi (280.84 km).
#1 Rogers
The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.
| Population | 70,522 |
| Coordinates | 36.3320200, -94.1185400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Arc
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 34.9770400, -91.4951300 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Arc (-91.49513, 34.97704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.27 | $64.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.29 | $72.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.14 | $92.27 |
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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