Origin
Austin, AR
Late night in Austin on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, AR to Rogers, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
211.5 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, AR
Elsie Soto
Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Austin, AR to Rogers, AR is 211.5 miles and takes about 3h 55m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Arkansas, transitioning from the Southeast region to a slightly different part of the same region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on interstates, making it a good option if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within typical driving limits for one person.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.8 miles from Austin, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 49 | 57.7 mi | 59m |
| State Highway 107 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 89 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South 8th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| I 57 | 3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
AR 367
3
Turn left onto AR 305
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 305
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 167
3.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 57; US 167
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward AR 89: Cabot
7
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left onto AR 89
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on AR 89
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 89
10
Continue on AR 89
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tates Mill Road
11
Turn right onto AR 107
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 107
12
Turn left onto US 64
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
13
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
14
Continue on US 64
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
16
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 65
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
18
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
21
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft
·
6 sec
22
Turn right onto AR 264
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bloomington Street
24
Continue on US 71B
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South 8th Street
25
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Poplar Street
26
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 3rd Street
27
Turn right onto West Elm Street
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Elm Street
28
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3h 55m duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to give yourself plenty of time and avoid any potential evening travel concerns. With a fuel cost estimated around $32, it's wise to fill up before leaving Austin, AR, as the longest stretch without a major town is 113.9 miles on I 40. While there's only one recommended stop, consider taking breaks as needed to stay alert, especially during the longer highway segments.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Austin, AR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Austin, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, AR
This is one driving day of about 211.5 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Austin, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Austin, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 211.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 367
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
193.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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
205 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
211.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
|
West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.94 one way
$63.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.06 | $70.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.70 | $93.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.21 | $10.15 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.6 | 1 | $29.61 | $13.54 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Rogers, AR
Late night in Rogers on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Delaware, AR
106 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on major roads like I 40 and I 49. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one segment of 113.9 miles primarily on I 40. Expect a fairly uninterrupted pace for most of the trip, allowing for steady progress. The primary roads provide a smooth and direct path, minimizing deviations and keeping you on a predictable course.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 211.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 193.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 211.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rogers, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 193.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogers, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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