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Trip from Calico Rock, AR to Rogers, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

156.4 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m

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

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city in Arkansas, USA

Calico Rock, AR

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Downtown Rogers, AR, AR

Rogers, AR

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Trip Overview

This 156.4-mile journey from Calico Rock to Rogers, Arkansas, is a manageable one-day road trip, estimated to take around 3 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Primarily following US 412, US 62, and AR 5, the route offers a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given the relatively short duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule and ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.

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

78.2 miles from Calico Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 412 56.4 mi 1h 6m
US 62 41.4 mi 55m
AR 5 23.6 mi 35m
Shield-Hopper Bypass 19.1 mi 22m
South 1st Street 4.4 mi 9m
Old Wire Road 2.8 mi 4m
Shied-Hopper Bypass 1.7 mi 2m
Dick Trammel Highway 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 412 — 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 56

0.4 mi · 39 sec · AR 56
2

Continue on AR 5

16 mi · 23 min · AR 5
3

Keep slight left at fork onto AR 5

8.0 mi · 12 min · AR 5
4

Turn left onto Rossi Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Rossi Road
5

Turn right onto Arkanna Road

176 ft · 4 sec · Arkanna Road
6

Turn left onto US 62; US 412

1.7 mi · 2 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
7

Continue on US 62; US 412

19 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
8

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

23 mi · 25 min · US 62; US 412
9

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412

7.2 mi · 11 min · US 62; US 65; US 412
10

Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 62; US 65; US 412
11

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 62; US 412
12

Continue on US 62; US 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Turn left onto US 412

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 412
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Coach Road
15

Continue on East Huntsville Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue
16

Turn right onto AR 265

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road
17

Continue on AR 265

1.6 mi · 2 min · Dick Trammel Highway
18

Continue on AR 265

2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Wire Road
19

Continue on AR 265

4.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street
20

Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street

181 ft · 5 sec · South 1st Street
21

Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street

104 ft · 2 sec · South Arkansas Street
22

Continue on South Arkansas Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Arkansas Street
23

Turn left onto East Cherry Street

282 ft · 11 sec · East Cherry Street
24

Turn right onto South 1st Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · South 1st Street
25

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Elm Street
26

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 28-minute drive, departing in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the 156.4 miles. With only one planned stop, you have flexibility in choosing where to refuel or stretch your legs, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially during the 56.4-mile stretch on US 412. The $24 estimated fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting. Since this is a single-day trip, you can depart at your leisure, but an early start maximizes your time upon arrival in Rogers.

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 78.2 miles from Calico Rock, AR, or about 1h 44m 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 34 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 44m 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 46m

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 Calico Rock, 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 Calico Rock, AR

This is one driving day of about 156.4 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Calico Rock, 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.

seat of Boone County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrison, AR

78 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

Flippin, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrison, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Calico Rock, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 45m in / 1h 44m to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

PJ's White River Lodge & River Run Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Norfork, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Huntsville, Arkansas

3 mi

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

PJ's White River Lodge & River Run Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Norfork, Arkansas

+18704997500

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14797381266

Visit website

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14797382000

Visit website

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18704240105

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18704257242

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Daisy Airgun Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Rogers, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14799866873

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
16 mi into trip | ~23m in | AR 5

Keep slight left at fork onto AR 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | US 62; US 65; US 412

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412

Navigation decision point

5
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | US 412

Turn left onto US 412

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
155.8 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | South Arkansas Street

Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
156.1 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | East Cherry Street

Turn left onto East Cherry Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.62 one way

$47.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.93 $51.86
premium $4.56 $28.07 $56.14
diesel $5.61 $34.53 $69.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.42 $7.51
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.90 $10.01

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Calico Rock, AR

Morning in Calico Rock on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rogers, AR

Morning in Rogers on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Harrison, AR

78 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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 28m 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?

Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, with 78% of the route utilizing these faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 56.4 miles on US 412, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The character of this drive is largely defined by these highway segments, suggesting a consistent and relatively straightforward driving experience. While primarily highway-focused, be prepared for potential variations in road conditions and traffic as you transition between different main roads.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 around 16 miles in near AR 5.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (AR 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 68.4 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 87.2 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Calico Rock, AR

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Calico Rock Historic District — historic district in Calico Rock, Arkansas

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 3h 28m. Total distance: 156.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on US 412. 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.

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: at 16 miles (AR 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 68.4 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 87.2 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 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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