Rogers, AR to Diaz, AR is 272 miles and takes about 4h 53m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Given that 86% of this route is highway, expect a fairly direct drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a straightforward trip without much complication, suitable 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
136 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.8 mi
1h 53m
I 49
57.8 mi
59m
US 64
57.4 mi
58m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
East Oak Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Diaz, 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
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
12
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
13
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
14
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
15
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 64
57 mi·58 min·US 64
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs
18
Turn left onto AR 18
0.9 mi·1 min·Air Base Road
19
Continue on AR 18
0.8 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Highway
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
30 ft·0 sec·North Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 4h 53m drive, leaving in the morning gives you ample time to reach your destination with daylight to spare. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with stops, but plan at least one break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 113.8-mile stretch on I 40, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $37 is a helpful guide for budgeting. Consider filling up before heading out from Rogers to ensure you have a full tank for the initial highway miles.
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 136 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 60 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136 miles or 2h 24m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Diaz, 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 272 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 113.8 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 270.1 — 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|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
5
179.5 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
270.1 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.76 one way
$75.52 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$42.25
$84.49
premium
$4.29
$45.93
$91.86
diesel
$4.80
$51.36
$102.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.6
1
$28.56
$13.06
Efficient EV
68
0
$23.80
$10.88
EV Truck/SUV
108.8
1
$38.08
$17.41
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Patchy Fog
E 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Diaz, AR
Late night
in Diaz on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Delaware, AR
136 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
4h 53m 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 highway, with 86% of the 272 miles on major roads like I 40 and I 49. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 113.8 miles on I 40 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent pace on the interstate, with a noticeable change in traffic density and speed limits as you move onto US 64. The shift from high-speed interstate to more local traffic will be a distinct change.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 15 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 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 272 miles you will encounter 15 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
1,656 ft225 ft
Total Climb
485 ft
Total Descent
1,619 ft
Highest Point
1,656 ft
~38.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,432 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 Rogers, AR to Diaz, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 272 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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 Diaz, 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Diaz, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
