Jacksonville, AR to Rogers, AR is 217.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, taking you from the Southeast region to its northwestern corner. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable distance, it's a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a convenient option for a quick trip between these two points.
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
108.5 miles from Jacksonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
142 mi
2h 23m
I 49
57.7 mi
59m
I 57
8.8 mi
9m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
West Main Street
1 mi
3m
West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
West Poplar Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 142 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on AR 161
188 ft·7 sec·North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
333 ft·20 sec·West Hickory Street
3
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
362 ft·20 sec·North 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi·3 min·West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
8.8 mi·9 min·I 57; US 167
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
142 mi·2 hr 23 min·I 40; US 167
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
9
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft·6 sec
13
Turn right onto AR 264
0.6 mi·1 min·West Monroe Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Bloomington Street
15
Continue on US 71B
3.4 mi·6 min·South 8th Street
16
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Poplar Street
17
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft·18 sec·South 3rd Street
18
Turn right onto West Elm Street
99 ft·3 sec·West Elm Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 50m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Rogers. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Consider fueling up before you leave Jacksonville, as the longest stretch without a major town is 142 miles on I 40. The $32 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 108.5 miles from Jacksonville, AR, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142 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 48 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 1h 53m 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 4m
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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, AR
This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Jacksonville, 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 I 40 for about 142 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 217.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip|~14m in|I 40; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
198.9 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
210.6 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
217.1 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.14 one way
$60.28 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$33.72
$67.44
premium
$4.29
$36.66
$73.32
diesel
$4.80
$40.99
$81.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.1
0
$22.80
$10.42
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.00
$8.68
EV Truck/SUV
86.8
1
$30.39
$13.89
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Jacksonville, AR
Late night
in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Monday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
95°F
Delaware, AR
109 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
5 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 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 217.1 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 142 miles on I 40 before transitioning to I 49. Expect a high concentration of exits and merging traffic for much of the drive as you navigate these major roadways. The final portion of the trip will involve fewer exits and more consistent cruising.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.9 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 217.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 142 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (I 40; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.9 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogers, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
