Origin
Clarksville, AR
Morning in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, 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
2h
Distance
110.5 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, AR
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Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Clarksville, AR to Rogers, AR is 110.5 miles and takes about 2 hours via I-49 and I-40, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With 90% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a straightforward trip focused on covering ground efficiently. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a practical option for getting from one point to another without a major time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Clarksville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 57.7 mi | 59m |
| I 40 | 42.1 mi | 42m |
| South 8th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Bloomington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Poplar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 57.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on AR 103
90 ft
·
5 sec
·
North College Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 64
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
42 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
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
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour travel time, this trip is easily achievable in a single day. You could depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, leaving your afternoon free. The 90% highway share means you can cover most of the distance quickly, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is 57.7 miles. Plan to refuel before you leave Clarksville or as you approach Rogers to avoid any potential inconvenience. With only 110.5 miles, you have flexibility in your departure time, but aiming for a morning start allows for the most daylight on arrival.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.3 miles from Clarksville, AR, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.7 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 24 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
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 Clarksville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Clarksville, AR
This is one driving day of about 110.5 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Clarksville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 57.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 110.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 64 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 64 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
6
92.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
104 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
110.5 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.69 one way
$33.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.83 | $39.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.40 | $48.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Rogers, AR
Morning in Rogers on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Prairie Grove, AR
55 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
3 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 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 highway driving, with 90% of the 110.5 miles spent on interstates like I-40 and I-49. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 57.7 miles on I-49 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience with numerous exits along the interstate segments. The final portion of the drive involves navigating local streets, including South 8th Street, as you enter your destination.
90% 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 / West Main Street.
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 2h drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 92.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Clarksville, AR
Full guide →Clarksville is a city in the River Valley region of 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 2h. Total distance: 110.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
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, 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 (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 92.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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