Rogers, AR to Nashville, AR is 236 miles and takes about 4h 44m via US 71/I 49/US Highway 371/State Highway 24, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With 93% of the route on highways, expect a straightforward trip for the most part. This is a solid option if you're looking for a single-day drive across the state, with a relatively short duration and manageable distance. Plan for about a 4.75-hour drive time, excluding any stops.
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 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 71
133.8 mi
2h 38m
I 49
57.8 mi
59m
US Highway 371/State Highway 24
17.9 mi
26m
East Collin Raye Drive
8 mi
11m
US 59
5.4 mi
7m
I 40
4.3 mi
4m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 133.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Traffic on I-540
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,340 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~91 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 12 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Nashville, 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 right at fork
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
10
Merge onto I 40; US 71
4.3 mi·4 min·I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi·14 min·US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
12
Take the exit onto US 71
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 71
Toward US 71 South: Texarkana
13
Turn left onto US 71
121 mi·2 hr 23 min·US 71
14
Turn left onto US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8.0 mi·11 min·East Collin Raye Drive
15
Continue on US 59; US 71; US 371
5.4 mi·7 min·US 59; US 71; US 371
16
Turn left onto US 371
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
17
Continue on US 371; AR 24
2.2 mi·3 min·US Highway 371/State Highway 24
18
Continue on US 371; AR 24
16 mi·23 min·US Highway 371/State Highway 24
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 278; US 371
0.1 mi·15 sec·North 4th Street
20
Turn left onto US 278; US 371
0.2 mi·23 sec·Bishop Street
21
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 44m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Rogers, AR in the morning should give you ample time to reach Nashville, AR before dark. The longest stretch without a major road change is 133.8 miles, so consider stopping for fuel or a break before you hit that point, especially since the total drive is under 5 hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the transition to US Highway 371/State Highway 24, as services may be less frequent than on the interstate sections. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in planning your departure time.
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 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.8 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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 15m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, 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 miles and 4h 44m.
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 US 71 for about 133.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
Mena, Arkansas
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+14793941112
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 235.6 — 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 right at fork toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
5
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
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235.6 mi into trip|~4h 43m in|US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street
Turn left onto US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.27 one way
$72.55 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$40.12
$80.24
premium
$4.65
$43.18
$86.35
diesel
$5.35
$49.71
$99.42
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: 82.6 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
70.8
0
$24.78
$11.33
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.65
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.04
$15.10
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 23, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Afternoon
in Rogers on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
N 5 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Nashville, AR
Afternoon
in Nashville on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
0 mph52% chanceLive 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
13 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 44m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 236 miles on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 71 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 133.8 miles, likely on US 71. The transition to US Highway 371/State Highway 24 marks a shift from faster highway speeds to more typical surface road conditions, which will likely feel more rural.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.8 mi on US 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 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 4h 44m drive. You will face about 15 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 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
1,670 ft381 ft
Total Climb
1,070 ft
Total Descent
2,055 ft
Highest Point
1,670 ft
~33.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,288 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 Nashville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
The longest stretch is about 133.8 miles on US 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Nashville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
