Redfield, AR to Rogers, AR is 231 miles and takes about 4h 3m via Sheridan Road and I-40 West and I-49 North, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns and a significant amount of time on local roads rather than highways. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is best suited for those who prefer a more connected driving experience with plenty of opportunities to interact with towns and local scenery.
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
115.5 miles from Redfield, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
141 mi
2h 22m
I 49
57.7 mi
59m
I 530
19.9 mi
20m
I 30
4.2 mi
5m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
Sheridan Road
0.8 mi
1m
West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redfield, AR and Rogers, AR.
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Start on Southeast Railroad Street
141 ft·11 sec·Southeast Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
4
Merge onto I 530; US 65
20 mi·20 min·I 530; US 65
5
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 65
Exit 143AToward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 65
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
For this 231-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the approximately 4-hour trip. Since there are no designated highway stretches, you'll be passing through several towns, so plan for potential traffic delays. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, it's wise to fill up before you leave Redfield. Given the route's profile, you might find yourself stopping more often than on a pure highway drive, so be flexible with your timing and enjoy the local scenery as you go.
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 115.5 miles from Redfield, AR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 51 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 14m
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 Redfield, 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 Redfield, AR
This is one driving day of about 231 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Redfield, 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 65 for about 141 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 231 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.1 mi into trip|~27m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
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25.3 mi into trip|~28m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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212.8 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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.
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224.4 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
231 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.96 one way
$71.92 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.64
$79.29
premium
$4.71
$42.84
$85.69
diesel
$6.18
$56.19
$112.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.3
0
$24.26
$11.09
Efficient EV
57.8
0
$20.21
$9.24
EV Truck/SUV
92.4
1
$32.34
$14.78
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Redfield, AR
Morning
in Redfield on Monday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Morning
in Rogers on Monday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Delaware, AR
116 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with 0% of the total mileage on highways. You'll be navigating through towns and local routes for the entire 231 miles. Expect a lot of changes in direction as you make your way north. The frequent turns mean you'll be slowing down and accelerating often, so keep an eye on your fuel consumption.
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: 141 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 49. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in near US 65.
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 231 miles you will encounter 13 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 25.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.8 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,542 ft274 ft
Total Climb
1,556 ft
Total Descent
488 ft
Highest Point
1,542 ft
~198 mi in
Elevation Range
1,268 ft
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 Redfield, AR to Rogers, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 231 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m 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 141 miles on US 65. 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 25.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.8 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 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.
