How far is Van Buren, AR from Rogers, AR?
The driving distance from Van Buren, AR to Rogers, AR is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Rogers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Rogers.
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Start on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Alma Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on Alma Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Alma Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North: Oklahoma City, Little Rock
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2030 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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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 Van Buren 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 49 North
Continue straight
46.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Van Buren and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Rogers?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Van Buren and 36.3 miles from Rogers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Van Buren and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogers.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 63.18 mi (101.68 km).
#1 Van Buren
8th president of the United States (1782-1862)
| Population | 23,812 |
| Coordinates | 35.4367600, -94.3482700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.79 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
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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