Rogers, AR to Carlisle, AR is 236.8 miles and takes about 4h 9m via I 49 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Arkansas. Expect a straightforward drive that mostly utilizes major interstates. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
118.4 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
169.9 mi
2h 52m
I 49
57.8 mi
59m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
West Monroe Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
North Williams Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
West Poplar Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 169.9 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Carlisle, AR.
1
Start on West Elm Street
99 ft·8 sec·West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft·18 sec·South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Poplar Street
4
Turn left onto US 71B
3.4 mi·6 min·South 8th Street
5
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Bloomington Street
6
Turn right onto AR 264
0.9 mi·1 min·West Monroe Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·20 sec
8
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
58 mi·59 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
10
Merge onto I 40; US 71
142 mi·2 hr 23 min·I 40; US 71
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
28 mi·28 min·I 40
Toward MemphisUse the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward AR 13: Carlisle
13
At end of road, turn left onto AR 13
0.5 mi·54 sec·Bobby L Glover Highway
14
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 10th Street
15
Continue on North Williams Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Williams Avenue
16
Turn left onto West 4th Street
363 ft·12 sec·West 4th Street
17
Turn right onto North Court Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Court Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
North Court Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4h 9m drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Carlisle before evening. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 169.9-mile stretch on I 40, to avoid needing to detour for gas. The estimated fuel cost of $35 is a helpful budget marker. Since it's 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 118.4 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.9 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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carlisle, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rogers, 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 Rogers, AR
This is one driving day of about 236.8 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Rogers, 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 169.9 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 and 236.6 — 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|South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip|~13m in|I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
7
207.4 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Memphis
5
236.6 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|North Court Avenue
Turn right onto North Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.40 one way
$72.79 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$40.26
$80.51
premium
$4.65
$43.32
$86.65
diesel
$5.35
$49.88
$99.75
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: 82.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71
0
$24.86
$11.37
Efficient EV
59.2
0
$20.72
$9.47
EV Truck/SUV
94.7
1
$33.15
$15.16
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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 May 15, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Afternoon
in Rogers on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 15 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Carlisle, AR
Afternoon
in Carlisle on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
10 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 9m 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 predominantly on highways, with 96% of the route utilizing them. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 169.9 miles on I 40, indicating extended periods of interstate cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely happen near the end of your trip as you approach Carlisle. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the interstate segments.
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: 169.9 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 236.8 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: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,672 ft233 ft
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
1,584 ft
Highest Point
1,672 ft
~33.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,439 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rogers, AR and Carlisle, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Memphis.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 236.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m 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 169.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 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.
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: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Carlisle, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
