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

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Lake City, AR is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
275.76 mi
05h 53m
Flight
208.8 mi
336.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.8 mi
Kilometers
336.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.76 mi
Kilometers
443.8 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Rogers
137.8 mi
02h 56m
To Lake City
138 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18S

    2008 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · East Highland Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cottonwood Street

    78 m · 16 sec · Cottonwood Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    77 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    845 ft · 42 sec · Carter Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street

    11 m · 3 sec · 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    113 m · 16 sec · Carter Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogers and Lake 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 37%
T & C Boulevard
75.2 mi · 27%
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 20%
East Highland Drive
10.6 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
4.42 mi · 2%
North Old Wire Road
2.8 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 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 56m from Rogers
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Rogers and 138 miles from Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 208.8 mi (336.03 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

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

#2 Lake City

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,650
Coordinates35.8161900, -90.4342700
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Lake City (-90.43427, 35.81619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.84 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.68 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers and Lake City. The current time is 04:23:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.