Rogers, AR to Danville, AR is 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m via I 49 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, covering ground in Arkansas. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single day of travel. You'll find it's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
79.8 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
64.9 mi
1h 4m
I 49
57.8 mi
59m
Quay Street
12.3 mi
17m
AR 27
5.9 mi
10m
South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
5m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
West Main Street
3.1 mi
4m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Danville, AR.
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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
65 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 78Toward US 64
12
Turn left onto US 64
1.6 mi·2 min·US 64
13
Continue on US 64; Hwy 326
3.1 mi·4 min·West Main Street
14
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·South Arkansas Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
424 ft·13 sec·North State Highway 7
16
Turn right onto AR 27
12 mi·17 min·Quay Street
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
18
Continue on AR 27
5.9 mi·10 min·AR 27
19
At end of road, turn left onto AR 10; AR 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
AR 27
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, starting your drive from Rogers, AR, anytime in the morning should allow you to reach Danville, AR, with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach the midpoint of your journey, particularly before the longest 64.9-mile stretch on I 40, to ensure you're well-prepared. The $24 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 79.8 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, 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 159.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 64.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 130.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Poplar Street
Turn right onto West Poplar 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
5
130.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 64
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.09 one way
$48.18 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.44
$52.89
premium
$4.56
$28.63
$57.26
diesel
$5.61
$35.22
$70.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.75
$7.66
Efficient EV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
EV Truck/SUV
63.8
0
$22.33
$10.21
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 15, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Danville, AR
Late night
in Danville on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Ozark, AR
80 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 1m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with an 82% highway share, making it a fast-paced journey. You'll experience a considerable stretch of 64.9 miles on I 40 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins on I 49 before transitioning to I 40, providing a familiar interstate experience for most of the trip. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of your travel time on this well-maintained highway corridor.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.9 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 early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Rogers, AR to Danville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
64.8 mi in|~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 159.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 64.9 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: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Danville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
