Rogers, AR to Salem, AR is 167.9 miles and takes about 3h 31m via US 62 and US 65, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-traveled US highways, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend a good portion of the time on a single highway, so it’s a route that allows for a relaxed pace without too many complicated turns. Consider this for a quick trip between these two Arkansas locations.
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
84 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
80 mi
1h 31m
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi
1h 6m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
Main Street
5.9 mi
8m
South 1st Street
4.4 mi
9m
North Old Wire Road
2.8 mi
4m
Dick Trammel Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 80 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Salem, AR.
1
Start on West Elm Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Elm Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·South 1st Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
282 ft·13 sec·West Cherry Street
4
Turn right onto South Arkansas Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Arkansas Street
5
Enter roundabout onto South 1st Street
111 ft·3 sec·South 1st Street
6
Continue on South 1st Street
4.3 mi·8 min·South 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on AR 265
2.8 mi·4 min·North Old Wire Road
8
Continue on AR 265
1.6 mi·2 min·Dick Trammel Highway
9
Continue on AR 265
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Missouri Road
10
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Huntsville Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
12
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·East Robinson Avenue
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
15
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·20 min·US 65
16
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
33 mi·37 min·US 62; US 412
19
Turn left onto US 62B; AR 9
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Main Street
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Arrive at destination
AR 9
Trip Plan
For this 3h 31m drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow flexibility. The 167.9-mile distance is easily manageable in one day, so you don't need to split it up. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $25, and plan for your single designated stop for restrooms or a quick break. The longest stretch without a major road change is 80 miles on US 62, so plan your refueling and break before you hit that segment if you prefer not to stop mid-way through. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your timing as needed.
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 84 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 37 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 1h 53m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, 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 167.9 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 62 for about 80 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 0.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|West Cherry Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|South Arkansas Street
Turn right onto South Arkansas Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|South 1st Street
Enter roundabout onto South 1st Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.3 mi into trip|~19m in|East Huntsville Avenue
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.36 one way
$50.71 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.84
$55.67
premium
$4.56
$30.14
$60.27
diesel
$5.61
$37.07
$74.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
Efficient EV
42
0
$14.69
$6.72
EV Truck/SUV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Salem, AR
Morning
in Salem on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
84 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
3 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a 55% highway drive, meaning you'll encounter a mix of faster travel and more local roads. You'll have an 80-mile stretch on US 62, which should provide a good amount of cruising time. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to happen gradually, with increased local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you move off the primary highways. The profile is described as mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying speeds and road conditions.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 1st 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 31m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Arkansas Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 167.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US 62. 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: at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Arkansas Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Salem, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
