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Trip from Rogers, AR to Pottsville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

142.1 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rogers, AR, AR

Rogers, AR

Tima Miroshnichenko

Downtown Pottsville, AR, AR

Pottsville, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

The drive from Rogers, AR to Pottsville, AR covers 142.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 49, South 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

71.1 miles from Rogers, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 75.3 mi 1h 15m
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
US 64 0.8 mi 1m
West Poplar Street 0.4 mi 1m
AR 331 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 75.3 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Pottsville, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 40; US 71
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Turn right onto AR 363

224 ft · 10 sec · AR 363
13

Turn right onto US 64

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 64
14

Turn left onto AR 331

0.2 mi · 29 sec · AR 331
15

Continue on River Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · River Road
16

Arrive at destination

River Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 31 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pottsville, 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 142.1 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Alma, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, AR

71 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Fayetteville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mulberry, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Rogers, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Fork, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14792943041

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 142.1

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 111.7

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.3

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.3

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.4

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Ridgerunner Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14797613843

Visit website

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14792943041

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Daisy Airgun Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Rogers, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14799866873

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.8 — 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

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 71B / South 8th Street

Turn left onto US 71B / South 8th 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.46 one way

$42.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.56 $47.12
premium $4.56 $25.51 $51.01
diesel $5.61 $31.37 $62.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Harps - Tesla Supercharger

Alma, AR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Scottsdale Center - Tesla Supercharger

Rogers, AR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Lowell, AR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Ozark, AR

Tesla

8 DCFC

McLarty Daniel Lincoln Ford of Bentonville - DCFC

Bentonville, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Rogers, AR

WALMART

4 DCFC

Walmart 5260 (Rogers, AR)

Rogers, AR

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Springdale, AR

WALMART

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 2 WALMART: 2 Electrify America: 2 FCN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 NOODOE: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.6 0 $14.92 $6.82
Efficient EV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68
EV Truck/SUV 56.8 0 $19.89 $9.09

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Morning in Rogers on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pottsville, AR

Morning in Pottsville on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Alma, AR

71 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

2h 31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

142.1 mi in 2h 31m, mostly highway — 75.3 mi of that is on I 40.

94% 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: 75.3 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 12 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 0.5 miles (US 71B / South 8th Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Pottsville, 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 2h 31m. Total distance: 142.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.5 miles (US 71B / South 8th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pottsville, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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