How far is Rogers, AR from Morrilton, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Morrilton, AR is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161 mi
02h 51m
Flight
112.25 mi
180.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.25 mi
Kilometers
180.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
161 mi
Kilometers
259.1 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Morrilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Rogers
80.5 mi
01h 25m
To Morrilton
80.5 mi
01h 25m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    2550 ft · 1 min · North Division Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Church Street

    126 m · 19 sec · West Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Moose Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South Moose Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moose Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
94.5 mi · 59%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 37%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 2%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
1.08 mi · 1%
North Division Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 25m from Rogers
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Rogers and 80.5 miles from Morrilton.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rogers and Partly Sunny near Morrilton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 112.25 mi (180.65 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

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

#2 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.51 $43.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.19 $48.38
Premium $4.63 $26.27 $52.54
Diesel $5.42 $30.76 $61.51

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 Morrilton. The current time is 02:16:49.

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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.