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Trip from Alma, AR to Rogers, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

66.7 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Alma, AR, AR

Alma, AR

Sami Aksu

Downtown Rogers, AR, AR

Rogers, AR

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

Alma, AR to Rogers, AR is 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m via I 49, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Most of your travel will be on the interstate, making for a straightforward trip. With only a single day recommended and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, easy transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 49 57.7 mi 59m
South 8th Street 3.4 mi 6m
North Bloomington Street 2 mi 3m
US 71 0.7 mi 1m
West Monroe Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Fayetteville Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
US Highway 71 North 0.5 mi <1m
West Poplar Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 49 — 57.7 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma, AR and Rogers, AR.

1

Start on Fayetteville Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Fayetteville Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto AR 162

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Fayetteville Avenue
3

Continue on US 71B; AR 162

0.5 mi · 46 sec · US Highway 71 North
4

Turn left onto US 71

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 71
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
6

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

11 mi · 12 min · I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
9

Keep slight right at fork

185 ft · 6 sec
10

Turn right onto AR 264

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
11

Turn left onto US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
12

Continue on US 71B

3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street
13

Turn right onto West Poplar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Poplar Street
14

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

390 ft · 18 sec · South 3rd Street
15

Turn right onto West Elm Street

99 ft · 3 sec · West Elm Street
16

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Fayetteville, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, AR

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chester, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Fork, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Alma, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 66.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 162 / Fayetteville Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto AR 162 / Fayetteville Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 71

Turn left onto US 71

Navigation decision point

6
48.5 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 49; US 62; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | West Elm Street

Turn right onto West Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.77 one way

$19.54 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $10.85 $21.70
premium $4.49 $11.78 $23.56
diesel $5.60 $14.70 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
EV Truck/SUV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Alma, AR

Morning in Alma on Sunday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:46PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Rogers, AR

Morning in Rogers on Sunday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Clear

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:46PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

96°F

Fayetteville, AR

33 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on the interstate, with 88% of the 66.7 miles being highway. You'll spend most of your time on I 49, including a continuous stretch of 57.7 miles. The interstate cruising will transition to surface streets like South 8th Street and North Bloomington Street as you approach Rogers, likely marked by more frequent exits and local traffic. Expect straightforward driving with minimal complexity for the majority of the trip.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.7 mi on I 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and South 8th Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near AR 162 / Fayetteville Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 162 / Fayetteville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,648 ft 433 ft

Total Climb

1,407 ft

Total Descent

474 ft

Highest Point

1,648 ft

~33.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,214 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Alma, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1874

Arriving in Rogers, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1881

Rogers is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.

Top landmarks

  • • Rogers Commercial Historic District — historic district in Rogers, Arkansas, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.7 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 162 / Fayetteville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rogers, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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