Rogers, AR to McAlmont, AR is 211.6 miles and takes about 3h 45m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arkansas, traveling southeast from the Ozark foothills towards the central part of the state. With 95% of the drive on highways, you'll find it's a straightforward trip, mostly covering ground efficiently. It's a good option for a single-day drive, letting you get to your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
105.8 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
142 mi
2h 23m
I 49
57.8 mi
59m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
Roundtop Drive
2 mi
4m
McCain Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
I 57
0.9 mi
1m
West Monroe Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 142 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and McAlmont, 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 left at fork onto I 57; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward McCain Boulevard East
13
Turn slight right onto McCain Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·McCain Boulevard
14
Continue on Fairfax Drive
472 ft·11 sec·Fairfax Drive
15
Turn right onto Roundtop Drive
2.0 mi·4 min·Roundtop Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Roundtop Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 45m duration and 211.6 miles, this is easily a same-day trip, so you can leave any time that suits your schedule. Aiming to depart in the morning will give you the most flexibility for any unexpected delays or a brief stop. The longest stretch without a major exit is 142 miles on I 40, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that portion. With a fuel cost estimated around $31, it's an economical drive. Plan for your single stop to be around the halfway point to break up the drive comfortably.
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 105.8 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 1h 54m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McAlmont, 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 211.6 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 142 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 207.4 — 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
4
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
7
207.4 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.74 one way
$57.48 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$32.07
$64.15
premium
$4.15
$34.57
$69.14
diesel
$3.75
$31.24
$62.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
ClipperCreek Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
Other: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.52
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.62
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Monday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
McAlmont, AR
Late night
in McAlmont on Monday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Delaware, AR
106 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
3h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 trip is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the 211.6 miles spent on I 40 and I 49. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 142 miles on I 40, likely involving consistent speeds and fewer immediate exits. The transition to surface streets, like South 8th Street, will occur as you approach McAlmont. Expect a generally smooth drive with limited deviations from major interstates.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142 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 11 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 211.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,522 ft268 ft
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
1,462 ft
Highest Point
1,522 ft
~45.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,254 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 McAlmont, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 211.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 142 miles on I 40. 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.
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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at McAlmont, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
