How far is Rogers, AR from Monticello, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Monticello, AR is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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
296.44 mi
05h 17m
Flight
228.55 mi
367.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.55 mi
Kilometers
367.81 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.44 mi
Kilometers
477.08 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Tue, Jun 2, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-06-01T20:14
Arrive Monticello
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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
148.3 mi
02h 38m
To Monticello
148.2 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Gaines Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gaines Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
190 mi · 64%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 20%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 8%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 38m from Rogers
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogers and Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 148.3 miles from Rogers and 148.2 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rogers and Sunny near Monticello.

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 Monticello. Straight-line distance: 228.55 mi (367.81 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

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

#2 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Monticello (-91.79096, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.6 L · about $39.61
Round trip
$79.22
20.92 gal · 79.2 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.61 $79.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.55 $89.10
Premium $4.63 $48.38 $96.76
Diesel $5.42 $56.64 $113.28

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers and Monticello. The current time is 20:14:26.

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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.