How far is Rogers, AR from Rison, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Rison, AR is about 270.3 miles (435 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
270.27 mi
04h 52m
Flight
196.88 mi
316.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.88 mi
Kilometers
316.84 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.27 mi
Kilometers
434.96 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Rison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Rogers
135.1 mi
02h 26m
To Rison
135.1 mi
02h 26m

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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.3 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Camden Road

    19.4 mi · 29 min · South Camden Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Magnolia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
185 mi · 69%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 22%
South Camden Road
19.4 mi · 7%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Magnolia Street
0.81 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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
196.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 26m from Rogers
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.3 miles (435 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Rogers and 135.1 miles from Rison.

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

The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rison.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Rison. Straight-line distance: 196.88 mi (316.84 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

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

#2 Rison

City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates33.9584300, -92.1901500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Rison (-92.19015, 33.95843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.1 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.26
19.08 gal · 72.2 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.13 $72.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.63 $81.26
Premium $4.63 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $5.42 $51.66 $103.32

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 Rison. The current time is 03:51:25.

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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.