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Trip from Glenwood, 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 56m

Distance

189.9 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

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Downtown Glenwood, AR, AR

Glenwood, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Downtown Rogers, AR, AR

Rogers, AR

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

This 190-mile drive from Glenwood, AR to Rogers, AR is a manageable one-day trip, taking just under 4 hours to complete. Primarily utilizing US 71 and I-49, this route is largely highway-focused, making for a straightforward journey through Arkansas's Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a leg of a longer adventure. The drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop, though you can always plan for a leisurely pace with its single designated stop area.

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

94.9 miles from Glenwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 71 71 mi 1h 24m
I 49 57.7 mi 59m
US 270 32 mi 39m
North 1st Street 13 mi 22m
AR 27 8.5 mi 14m
South 8th Street 3.4 mi 6m
North Bloomington Street 2 mi 3m
West Monroe Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 71 — 71 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 2nd Street

91 ft · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto US 70B

312 ft · 10 sec · Broadway Street
3

Turn right onto AR 8

13 mi · 22 min · North 1st Street
4

Turn right onto AR 27

8.5 mi · 14 min · AR 27
5

Turn left onto US 270; AR 27

32 mi · 39 min · US 270; AR 27
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 71

54 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 71
7

Take the exit onto US 71

12 mi · 14 min · US 71
Toward 540 North
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71

4.6 mi · 4 min · US 71
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
11

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.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
13

Keep slight right at fork

185 ft · 6 sec
14

Turn right onto AR 264

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
15

Turn left onto US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
16

Continue on US 71B

3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street
17

Turn right onto West Poplar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Poplar Street
18

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

390 ft · 18 sec · South 3rd Street
19

Turn right onto West Elm Street

99 ft · 3 sec · West Elm Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour and 56-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Glenwood to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Rogers. With a total distance of 190 miles, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, so you have flexibility in when and where you take your one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear exit opportunity is 71 miles on US 71. The estimated fuel cost of $29 should help you budget accordingly for this straightforward Arkansas journey.

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 94.9 miles from Glenwood, AR, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 42 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.9 miles or 2h 8m 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 15m

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 Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, AR

This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Glenwood, 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 71 for about 71 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Booneville, AR

95 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

Booneville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Glenwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.

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

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 2h 15m in / 1h 42m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Rock Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waldron, Arkansas

1 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 15m in / 1h 42m to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Rock Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Waldron, Arkansas

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14796370343

Visit website

Taste & See Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14797557414

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

Visit website

Ridgerunner Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14797613843

Visit website

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14792943041

Visit website

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

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 120 and 189.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
120 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | US 71

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
6
124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
6
171.7 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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
183.3 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
189.8 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | West Elm Street

Turn right onto West Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.68 one way

$57.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.48 $62.97
premium $4.56 $34.08 $68.17
diesel $5.61 $41.93 $83.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57 0 $19.94 $9.12
Efficient EV 47.5 0 $16.62 $7.60
EV Truck/SUV 76 0 $26.59 $12.15

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 18, 2026

Origin

Glenwood, AR

Morning in Glenwood on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rogers, AR

Morning in Rogers on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 15 mph 98% chance Live forecast

78°F

Booneville, AR

95 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

30 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 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience on this 190-mile route, with 89% of your journey on major roadways like US 71 and I-49. This means a good portion of your drive will be on faster roads, contributing to the efficient travel time. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 71 miles along US 71, offering an extended period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the route transitions between these main arteries, providing a varied, yet consistently road-focused, driving personality.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71 mi on US 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120 miles in near US 71.

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 15 significant decision points across 189.9 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: at 120 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Glenwood, AR to Rogers, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

120 mi in | ~2h 38m | via US 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 189.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71 miles on US 71. 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: at 120 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 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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