If you are planning a trip from Bull Shoals to Rogers, you are looking at a 125.9-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete. This drive is comfortably manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting roughly $19 for fuel should cover your transit across this portion of Arkansas. Since the route stays entirely within the southeast region of the state, you will experience a consistent atmosphere throughout the trip. Whether you are traveling for business or a weekend getaway, the simplicity of this route makes it a straightforward choice for your travel calendar.
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
63 miles from Bull Shoals, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
56.4 mi
1h 6m
US 62
46.7 mi
1h 1m
Central Boulevard
10 mi
17m
South 1st Street
4.4 mi
9m
Old Wire Road
2.8 mi
4m
Dick Trammel Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
2m
East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals, AR and Rogers, AR.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
36 ft·3 sec·Broadway Avenue
2
Turn right onto AR 178
10.0 mi·17 min·Central Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·US 62; US 412
4
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
6
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
7
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
11
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Huntsville Avenue
12
Turn right onto AR 265
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Missouri Road
13
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi·2 min·Dick Trammel Highway
14
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi·4 min·Old Wire Road
15
Continue on AR 265
4.2 mi·8 min·South 1st Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street
181 ft·5 sec·South 1st Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
104 ft·2 sec·South Arkansas Street
18
Continue on South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·South Arkansas Street
19
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
282 ft·11 sec·East Cherry Street
20
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·South 1st Street
21
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West Elm Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the trip is easily completed in one go, you should account for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the nearly three-hour duration. Because the route is highway-heavy, keep an eye on your speed as you transition between the different road segments. A smart way to manage your time is to check traffic reports for US 412 before you leave, as this will be your primary corridor. By staying mindful of your fuel levels before hitting the road, you can ensure a stress-free arrival in Rogers.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Bull Shoals, AR, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bull Shoals, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Bull Shoals, AR
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bull Shoals, 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 US 412 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 178 / Central Boulevard
Turn right onto AR 178 / Central Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
37.9 mi into trip|~49m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
56.7 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
125.3 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|South Arkansas Street
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
125.6 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|East Cherry Street
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.01 one way
$38.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.87
$41.75
premium
$4.56
$22.60
$45.20
diesel
$5.61
$27.80
$55.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bull Shoals, AR
Night
in Bull Shoals on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Night
in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
63 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
4 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
2h 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will rely primarily on US 412 and US 62, with Central Boulevard helping you navigate toward your final destination in Rogers. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 56.4-mile segment on US 412, which allows for steady, consistent driving. Because the roads are designed for efficiency, the route maintains a predictable rhythm rather than shifting into technical or winding local paths. You will find that the transitions between these main roads are smooth, providing a reliable driving environment from start to finish.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 178 / Central Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 178 / Central Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 56.7 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on US 412. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 178 / Central Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 56.7 miles (US 412): 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.
