How far is Rogers, AR from Walnut Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
234.44 mi
04h 08m
Flight
170.32 mi
274.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.32 mi
Kilometers
274.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.44 mi
Kilometers
377.29 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T01:42
Arrive Walnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Rogers
117.2 mi
02h 04m
To Walnut Ridge
117.2 mi
02h 04m

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

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and Walnut Ridge.

  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

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1649 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Redfield Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Redfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Forestry Rd 9955

    82 m · 12 sec · Forestry Rd 9955

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forestry Rd 9955

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
166 mi · 71%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 25%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
Redfield Road
2.06 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Sheridan Road
1.7 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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 04m from Rogers
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogers and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogers to Walnut Ridge?

The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Rogers and 117.2 miles from Walnut Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Walnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 170.32 mi (274.11 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Walnut Ridge

#2 Walnut Ridge

City in Arkansas

Population5,162
Coordinates34.4020400, -92.2376500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Walnut Ridge (-92.23765, 34.40204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.32 L · about $31.32
Round trip
$62.64
16.54 gal · 62.64 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.32 $62.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.22 $70.44
Premium $4.63 $38.25 $76.50
Diesel $5.42 $44.78 $89.56

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 Walnut Ridge. The current time is 01:42:26.

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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.