How far is Rogers, AR from Rector, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Rector, AR is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.84 mi
06h 01m
Flight
213.09 mi
342.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.09 mi
Kilometers
342.94 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.84 mi
Kilometers
450.36 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rector
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Rector
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Briarcliff
AR

Human settlement in Arkansas, USA

From Rogers
139.8 mi
03h 00m
To Rector
140.1 mi
03h 00m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 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 · 9 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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 46 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · East Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Front Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Front Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 37%
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 20%
T & C Boulevard
42.4 mi · 15%
West Main Street
26.8 mi · 10%
West Court Street
10.1 mi · 4%
East Franklin Street
7.43 mi · 3%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff
03h 00m from Rogers
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from Rogers and 140.1 miles from Rector.

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

The direct path is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 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 Rector.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Rector. Straight-line distance: 213.09 mi (342.94 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

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

#2 Rector

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,703
Coordinates36.2631200, -90.2926000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Rector (-90.2926, 36.26312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.38 L · about $37.38
Round trip
$74.76
19.74 gal · 74.76 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.38 $74.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.04 $84.07
Premium $4.63 $45.65 $91.30
Diesel $5.42 $53.45 $106.89

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 Rector. The current time is 05:17:03.

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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.