Spanning 255.6 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Corning to Rogers takes approximately 5 hours of drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight split. You should budget about $35 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern points. Navigating this journey involves utilizing local thoroughfares like South Missouri Avenue, West Main Street, and South Bettis Street. Since this path avoids major interstates, you can expect a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical highway travel. Evaluate your comfort with frequent turns before committing to the full five-hour duration behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.6 miles from Corning, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
56.4 mi
1h 6m
US 62
53.3 mi
1h 9m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
West Main Street
26.5 mi
30m
West 3rd Street
20.3 mi
29m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
South Bettis Street
12.8 mi
14m
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning, AR and Rogers, AR.
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Start on US 62
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Elm Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
355 ft·13 sec·South Missouri Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 62; US 67
27 mi·30 min·West Main Street
4
Continue on US 62
13 mi·14 min·South Bettis Street
5
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
20 mi·29 min·West 3rd Street
6
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
7
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
10
Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
11
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
13
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
14
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
16
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
19
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
20
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
23
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Huntsville Avenue
24
Turn right onto AR 265
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Missouri Road
25
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi·2 min·Dick Trammel Highway
26
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi·4 min·Old Wire Road
27
Continue on AR 265
4.2 mi·8 min·South 1st Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street
181 ft·5 sec·South 1st Street
29
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
104 ft·2 sec·South Arkansas Street
30
Continue on South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·South Arkansas Street
31
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
282 ft·11 sec·East Cherry Street
32
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·South 1st Street
33
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West Elm Street
34
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is essential given the turn-heavy nature of this 5-hour trek. Since you will be navigating local roads, try to leave early in the day to avoid peak traffic and ensure you have plenty of daylight for the more technical sections. While the $35 fuel budget is a helpful baseline, consider topping off your tank before departing Corning to minimize the need for unexpected stops. You have the flexibility of a single-day schedule, so plan for at least one dedicated rest stop to break up the repetitive turning. Pay close attention to your navigation through the transition between South Missouri Avenue and West Main Street to keep your trip moving efficiently.
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 128.6 miles from Corning, AR, or about 2h 33m 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 57 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.6 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
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 Corning, 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 Corning, AR
This is one driving day of about 257.2 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Corning, 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 256.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62; US 67 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 67 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
169.2 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
188 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
256.6 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|South Arkansas Street
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
256.9 mi into trip|~5h 19m in|East Cherry Street
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.84 one way
$77.69 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$42.64
$85.28
premium
$4.56
$46.16
$92.33
diesel
$5.61
$56.79
$113.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.2
0
$27.01
$12.35
Efficient EV
64.3
0
$22.51
$10.29
EV Truck/SUV
102.9
1
$36.01
$16.46
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Corning, AR
Morning
in Corning on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Morning
in Rogers on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 unique experience on this route, as it is defined by a turn-heavy local profile rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, the road demands your full attention as you transition between local streets. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway cruising here, with the longest stretch being 0 miles on South Missouri Avenue. This creates a technical driving environment where the path constantly shifts rather than stretching out into long, straightaways. You will find that the character of the drive remains consistently local, requiring you to stay alert through every turn as you navigate your way toward Rogers.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 62; US 67 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 62; US 67 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 169.2 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 188 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 257.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
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.
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: at 0.5 miles (US 62; US 67 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 169.2 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 188 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rogers, AR before the return drive.
