Traveling from Pottsville to Rogers covers 142 miles across the southeastern region of Arkansas. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes, making this a straightforward journey that is easily manageable in a single day. Since the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have a packed itinerary once you arrive. Budgeting around $22 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Overall, this is a highly efficient route that stays focused on major corridors to get you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
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
71 miles from Pottsville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
75.6 mi
1h 15m
I 49
57.7 mi
59m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
US 64
0.8 mi
1m
West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
West Poplar Street
0.4 mi
1m
River Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 75.6 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsville, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on River Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·River Road
2
Continue on AR 331
0.2 mi·23 sec·AR 331
3
Turn right onto US 64
0.8 mi·1 min·US 64
4
Turn left onto AR 363
0.2 mi·19 sec·AR 363
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
76 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 40
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
Since this is a relatively quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help keep you refreshed. Given the 2 hour and 32 minute duration, aim to hit the road when you aren't rushing, allowing yourself a break during the longest 75.6-mile interstate stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-49, as that transition point is a good spot to evaluate your remaining range. Because the route is almost entirely highway-based, use cruise control where appropriate to maintain a steady, fuel-efficient pace throughout the journey.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71 miles from Pottsville, AR, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 31 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
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 Pottsville, 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 Pottsville, AR
This is one driving day of about 142 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Pottsville, 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 75.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 142 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|AR 363
Turn left onto AR 363
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
123.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
135.5 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
142 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.45 one way
$42.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.54
$47.08
premium
$4.56
$25.49
$50.97
diesel
$5.61
$31.35
$62.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.6
0
$14.91
$6.82
Efficient EV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
EV Truck/SUV
56.8
0
$19.88
$9.09
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Pottsville, AR
Late night
in Pottsville on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Alma, AR
71 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
4 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 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares like I-40 and I-49. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising at interstate speeds, with a significant 75.6-mile stretch on I-40 serving as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The transition into the Rogers area shifts briefly onto South 8th Street, which provides a change of pace from the high-speed interstate environment. Expect a consistent, predictable driving experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
95% 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: 75.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AR 363.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (AR 363): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 123.8 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 2h 32m. Total distance: 142 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 75.6 miles on I 40. 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: at 1.1 miles (AR 363): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 123.8 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.
