Rogers, AR to Sheridan, AR is 241.5 miles and takes about 4h 17m via I 49 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 97% highway driving, it's a straightforward trip focused on covering distance efficiently. Plan for a single day of travel, as the drive is manageable within a typical day's schedule. It's a practical option for getting between these two Arkansas locations with minimal fuss.
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
120.8 miles from Rogers, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
140.4 mi
2h 21m
I 49
57.8 mi
59m
US 167
18.4 mi
21m
I 530
10 mi
10m
US 65
4.6 mi
6m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
US 167B
2.5 mi
3m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 140.4 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers, AR and Sheridan, 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
140 mi·2 hr 21 min·I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi·6 min·US 65
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
10.0 mi·10 min·I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 167
18 mi·21 min·US 167
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
14
Turn left onto US 167B
2.5 mi·3 min·US 167B
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 270
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Center Street
16
Turn right onto North Oak Street
78 ft·3 sec·North Oak Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Oak Street
Trip Plan
This 4-hour drive is easily completed in a single day, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow for a brief stop if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so budget accordingly. With the longest stretch being 140.4 miles, you might want to plan a quick break around the halfway point, though it's not strictly necessary. The significant highway percentage means you'll encounter many exits, so stay alert when navigating through denser areas or preparing for your final turn onto US 167.
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 120.8 miles from Rogers, AR, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 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 53 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 9m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rogers, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 241.5 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 140.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 238.8 — 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
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
6
210.5 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
238.8 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|US 167B
Turn left onto US 167B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.80 one way
$65.60 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$36.61
$73.21
premium
$4.15
$39.46
$78.92
diesel
$3.75
$35.65
$71.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: sparse
ClipperCreek Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.36
$11.59
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
EV Truck/SUV
96.6
1
$33.81
$15.46
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Rogers, AR
Late night
in Rogers on Monday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sheridan, AR
Late night
in Sheridan on Monday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Delaware, AR
121 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
2 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 17m 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?
Expect nearly all highway miles on this trip, with 97% of the 241.5 miles on major roads like I 49 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 140.4 miles, so you'll have plenty of uninterrupted driving. You'll transition from I 49 to I 40, then transition to US 167 for the final portion. Keep an eye out for the frequent exit ramps as you navigate between these interstates and the surface roads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.4 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 14 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 241.5 miles you will encounter 14 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
1,611 ft259 ft
Total Climb
551 ft
Total Descent
1,640 ft
Highest Point
1,611 ft
~34.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,352 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rogers, AR and Sheridan, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Fordyce and El Dorado.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 241.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.4 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.
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 Sheridan, 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 16 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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Sheridan, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
