Traveling from Rector to Rogers covers 280.7 miles across Arkansas, taking approximately 6 hours and 2 minutes to complete. This journey works well as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget around $43 for fuel, making this an affordable cross-state excursion. The route primarily utilizes US 412 and US 62, transitioning you through the southeastern portion of the state. Because you are staying within Arkansas, the landscape remains familiar, yet the long duration requires a steady pace. Overall, this is a straightforward, functional drive that connects two distinct areas of the state efficiently.
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
140.4 miles from Rector, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m 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
US 63
33.4 mi
47m
West Kings Highway
26.8 mi
32m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
US 49
8 mi
11m
West 9th Street
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rector, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on Front Street
51 ft·7 sec·Front Street
2
Turn left onto AR 90
0.3 mi·32 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 49; AR 1
7.4 mi·11 min·West 9th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1
80 ft·1 sec·East Franklin Street
5
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi·5 min·East Franklin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi·5 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 49; AR 1
2.0 mi·2 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.5 mi·44 sec·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Court Street
13
Turn right onto US 412B
27 mi·32 min·West Kings Highway
14
Continue on US 412B
3.9 mi·5 min·Portia Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 412
33 mi·47 min·US 63; US 412
16
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
17
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
18
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
19
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
20
Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
21
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
22
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
23
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
24
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
25
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
26
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
28
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
29
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
30
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
33
Continue on East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Huntsville Avenue
34
Turn right onto AR 265
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Missouri Road
35
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi·2 min·Dick Trammel Highway
36
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi·4 min·Old Wire Road
37
Continue on AR 265
4.2 mi·8 min·South 1st Street
38
Keep slight left at fork onto South 1st Street
181 ft·5 sec·South 1st Street
39
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
104 ft·2 sec·South Arkansas Street
40
Continue on South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·South Arkansas Street
41
Turn left onto East Cherry Street
282 ft·11 sec·East Cherry Street
42
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·South 1st Street
43
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West Elm Street
44
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6-hour travel time, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue behind the wheel. Since the trip includes one designated stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, ensuring you stay within your $43 fuel budget. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between US 412 and US 62, as these primary roads dictate the flow of your entire trip. The flexibility of a one-day itinerary is a major advantage, but do not underestimate the total mileage. My best tip is to monitor your fuel levels specifically before hitting the longest 56.4-mile stretch, as services may be more spread out during that portion of the journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.4 miles from Rector, AR, or about 3h 1m 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 62 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.4 miles or 3h 1m 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 53m
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 Rector, 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 Rector, AR
This is one driving day of about 280.7 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Rector, 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 280.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 90 / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
192.7 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
211.5 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
280.1 mi into trip|~6h in|South Arkansas Street
Enter roundabout onto South Arkansas Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.39 one way
$84.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$46.54
$93.07
premium
$4.56
$50.38
$100.76
diesel
$5.61
$61.98
$123.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Efficient EV
70.2
0
$24.56
$11.23
EV Truck/SUV
112.3
1
$39.30
$17.96
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Rector, AR
Evening
in Rector on Saturday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Evening
in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
8:23 PM
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
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
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 mixed driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. With 54% of your journey spent on highways, you will encounter varying road conditions as you navigate the transition from US 412 to US 62 and local roads like T & C Boulevard. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 56.4 miles on US 412, which provides a solid opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The character of the road shifts throughout the day, alternating between faster highway segments and slower, more technical stretches. Staying alert is key, as the changing road types require you to constantly adjust your driving style.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 90 / South Main 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 280.7 miles you will encounter 21 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: near the start (AR 90 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,412 ft267 ft
Total Climb
1,534 ft
Total Descent
457 ft
Highest Point
1,412 ft
~240.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,145 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 280.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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: near the start (AR 90 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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.
