How far is Rogers, AR from West Helena, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to West Helena, AR is about 317.8 miles (511.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
317.84 mi
05h 49m
Flight
231.17 mi
372.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.17 mi
Kilometers
372.03 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.84 mi
Kilometers
511.52 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Helena
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive West Helena
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Rogers
158.8 mi
02h 54m
To West Helena
159 mi
02h 54m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 West Helena.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and West Helena.

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    44.2 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anderson Street

    1911 ft · 58 sec · Anderson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    61 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 45%
Memphis
60.8 mi · 19%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 19%
South Grand Avenue
46.3 mi · 15%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.6 mi
231.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 54m from Rogers
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogers to West Helena?

The road trip is about 317.8 miles (511.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Rogers and 159 miles from West Helena.

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

The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.49 one way or $84.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 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 West Helena.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and West Helena. Straight-line distance: 231.17 mi (372.03 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
West Helena

#2 West Helena

City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population7,679
Coordinates34.5506600, -90.6417700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: West Helena (-90.64177, 34.55066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.46 L · about $42.49
Round trip
$84.98
22.44 gal · 84.92 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.49 $84.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.79 $95.57
Premium $4.63 $51.89 $103.79
Diesel $5.42 $60.76 $121.51

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 West Helena. The current time is 00:11:36.

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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.