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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.51 mi
04h 38m
Flight
174.51 mi
280.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.51 mi
Kilometers
280.84 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.51 mi
Kilometers
388.67 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Arc
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Des Arc
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Rogers
120.7 mi
02h 19m
To Des Arc
120.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    30 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    119 m · 19 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Poplar Street

    1991 ft · 1 min · West Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  15. 15

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    26.1 mi · 33 min · Vilonia Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 31

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cypress Lake Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cypress Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 13

    5.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 13

  21. 21

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto AR 38

    1.2 mi · 2 min · AR 38

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    722 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 3rd

    11 m · 2 sec · North 3rd

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 47%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 24%
Vilonia Bypass
27.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 13
5.78 mi · 2%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Cypress Lake Road
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 19m from Rogers
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Des Arc

#2 Des Arc

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,567
Coordinates34.9770400, -91.4951300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Des Arc (-91.49513, 34.97704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.26 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.53
17.04 gal · 64.52 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers and Des Arc. The current time is 00:53:22.

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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.