How far is Rogers, AR from McGehee, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to McGehee, AR is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
313.46 mi
05h 39m
Flight
241.99 mi
389.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.99 mi
Kilometers
389.45 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.46 mi
Kilometers
504.47 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McGehee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T01:40
Arrive McGehee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Rogers
156.8 mi
02h 49m
To McGehee
156.7 mi
02h 49m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 McGehee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and McGehee.

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    46.1 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    37.5 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Silent Street

    1875 ft · 38 sec · Silent Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto North 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
192 mi · 61%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 19%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
55.6 mi · 18%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 49m from Rogers
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogers to McGehee?

The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Rogers and 156.7 miles from McGehee.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 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 McGehee.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrilton, 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 Morrilton.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and McGehee. Straight-line distance: 241.99 mi (389.45 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
McGehee

#2 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: McGehee (-91.39956, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.87 L · about $41.88
Round trip
$83.77
22.12 gal · 83.74 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.88 $83.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.10 $94.21
Premium $4.63 $51.15 $102.31
Diesel $5.42 $59.89 $119.78

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 McGehee. The current time is 01:40:22.

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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.