How far is Salem, AR from Rogers, AR?
The driving distance from Salem, AR to Rogers, AR is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Rogers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Rogers.
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Start on Salem Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Salem Road
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Turn sharp left
1317 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Alcoa Road
2469 ft · 57 sec · Alcoa Road
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Turn sharp left
582 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
134.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1620 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue
3238 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bloomington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
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Continue on South 8th Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
1991 ft · 1 min · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
119 m · 19 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Rogers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Rogers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Rogers?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Salem and 112.7 miles from Rogers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Rogers.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 146.81 mi (236.26 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6289800, -92.5582200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rogers
The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.
| Population | 70,522 |
| Coordinates | 36.3320200, -94.1185400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elm Street (-94.118519, 36.332176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $46.99 | $93.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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