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Trip from Lonoke, 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

4h 1m

Distance

228 mi

367 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 49m ★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m

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 and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States

Lonoke, AR

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Downtown Rogers, AR, AR

Rogers, AR

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Trip Overview

This 228-mile journey from Lonoke, Arkansas, to Rogers, Arkansas, will take you approximately 4 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-40 and I-49, this highway-focused drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $34. The route stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. With 96% of the drive on highways, you can anticipate a consistent pace for most of the trip. Consider this a practical, efficient option for getting from point A to point B within the state.

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

114 miles from Lonoke, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 160 mi 2h 42m
I 49 57.7 mi 59m
South 8th Street 3.4 mi 6m
North Bloomington Street 2 mi 3m
State Highway 89 1.6 mi 2m
Front Street Southeast 0.9 mi 1m
West Monroe Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Poplar Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 160 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

23 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Front Street Southeast
3

Turn sharp right onto AR 89

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Hwy 89
4

Continue on AR 89

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
6

Merge onto I 40

160 mi · 2 hr 42 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
9

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.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
11

Keep slight right at fork

185 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right onto AR 264

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
13

Turn left onto US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
14

Continue on US 71B

3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street
15

Turn right onto West Poplar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Poplar Street
16

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

390 ft · 18 sec · South 3rd Street
17

Turn right onto West Elm Street

99 ft · 3 sec · West Elm Street
18

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration, departing Lonoke in the morning allows ample time to reach Rogers without feeling rushed. While the drive is efficient, planning for one stop along the way is recommended for stretching your legs or refueling. The primary roads are interstates, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 160-mile stretch on I-40, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The $34 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time and stop frequency.

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 114 miles from Lonoke, AR, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160 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 50 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114 miles or 1h 58m 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 13m

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 Lonoke, 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 Lonoke, AR

This is one driving day of about 228 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Lonoke, 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 160 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

114 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114 miles from Lonoke, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160 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.

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Lonoke County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Lonoke, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15016766750

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 228 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | AR 89 / Hwy 89

Turn sharp right onto AR 89 / Hwy 89

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
209.8 mi into trip | ~3h 36m 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
221.5 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
228 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in | West Elm Street

Turn right onto West Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.43 one way

$68.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $37.80 $75.60
premium $4.56 $40.92 $81.85
diesel $5.61 $50.34 $100.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.4 0 $23.94 $10.94
Efficient EV 57 0 $19.95 $9.12
EV Truck/SUV 91.2 1 $31.92 $14.59

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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

Lonoke, AR

Late night in Lonoke on Tuesday

Local time

4:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rogers, AR

Late night in Rogers on Tuesday

Local time

4:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Delaware, AR

114 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

4h 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 96% of the driving occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 160 miles along I-40, allowing for a steady cruise. As you transition to I-49, the character remains highway-focused, ensuring minimal slowdowns and consistent speeds. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads, making it a predictable and smooth drive from start to finish. You'll likely find yourself on a familiar interstate environment for the majority of the 228 miles.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 160 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near AR 89 / Hwy 89.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 228 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.9 miles (AR 89 / Hwy 89): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.8 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 228 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 1m 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 160 miles on I 40. 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 0.9 miles (AR 89 / Hwy 89): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.8 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 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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