How far is Rogers, AR from Forrest City, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.63 mi
05h 07m
Flight
208.02 mi
334.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.02 mi
Kilometers
334.77 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.63 mi
Kilometers
475.77 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forrest City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T01:43
Arrive Forrest City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Rogers
147.7 mi
02h 33m
To Forrest City
147.9 mi
02h 33m

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

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rogers and Forrest City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and Forrest City.

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    85.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City

    2036 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Division

    9 m · 1 sec · North Division

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Division

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogers and Forrest City.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 48%
Memphis
85.8 mi · 29%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 20%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.6 mi
208 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 33m from Rogers
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Forrest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogers to Forrest City?

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Rogers and 147.9 miles from Forrest City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 208 miles (334.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.50 one way or $79.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 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 near Forrest City.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 208.02 mi (334.77 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Forrest City

#2 Forrest City

City in St.

Population13,820
Coordinates35.0081500, -90.7898300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.49 L · about $39.50
Round trip
$79.00
20.86 gal · 78.98 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.50 $79.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.42 $88.84
Premium $4.63 $48.24 $96.48
Diesel $5.42 $56.48 $112.96

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 Forrest City. The current time is 01:43:50.

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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.