Shannon Hills to Rogers is 217.2 miles and takes about 3h 53m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region towards the northern part of the state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it ideal for a single-day trip. Expect efficient travel with minimal detours, allowing you to reach your destination without much hassle. This route is a practical choice for getting from point A to point B quickly.
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
108.6 miles from Shannon Hills, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
134.7 mi
2h 14m
I 49
57.7 mi
59m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
Sardis Road
1.7 mi
4m
South Loop Road
1 mi
2m
West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Mabelvale West Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 134.7 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on Tall Pine Drive
31 ft·6 sec·Tall Pine Drive
2
Turn left onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Sardis Road
3
Turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Alexander Road
4
Turn right onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi·2 min·South Loop Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
0.5 mi·55 sec·Mabelvale West Road
6
Turn slight right
257 ft·11 sec
7
Continue on this road
364 ft·15 sec·this road
8
Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road
212 ft·4 sec·I-30 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
13 mi·15 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·49 sec
Exit 13BToward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; US 65
135 mi·2 hr 14 min·I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
11 mi·12 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft·6 sec
17
Turn right onto AR 264
0.6 mi·1 min·West Monroe Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Bloomington Street
19
Continue on US 71B
3.4 mi·6 min·South 8th Street
20
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Poplar Street
21
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft·18 sec·South 3rd Street
22
Turn right onto West Elm Street
99 ft·3 sec·West Elm Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 4 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart anytime, but an early start will give you ample daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $33, planning for gas and a quick break midway is simple. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 134.7-mile stretch on I 40, to ensure you don't need to search for services in less populated areas. The flexibility of a one-day drive means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 108.6 miles from Shannon Hills, AR, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.7 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 48 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 1h 56m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shannon Hills, 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 Shannon Hills, AR
This is one driving day of about 217.2 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Shannon Hills, 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 134.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 210.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.2 mi into trip|~7m in|Mabelvale West Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
Navigation decision point
7
16.9 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13B
Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
5
17.6 mi into trip|~25m in|I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
199 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
210.6 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.15 one way
$60.30 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$33.73
$67.47
premium
$4.29
$36.68
$73.35
diesel
$4.80
$41.01
$82.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.81
$10.43
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.01
$8.69
EV Truck/SUV
86.9
1
$30.41
$13.90
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Shannon Hills, AR
Evening
in Shannon Hills on Monday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Rogers, AR
Evening
in Rogers on Monday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
95°F
Delaware, AR
109 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
5 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
3h 53m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 134.7-mile segment on I 40. The majority of your time will be spent on these high-speed roads, offering a smooth and predictable driving experience. While the profile is overwhelmingly highway, be aware that the final approach into Rogers will involve local roads like South 8th Street, marking a shift from interstate speeds.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.7 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near Mabelvale West Road.
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 217.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,408 ft273 ft
Total Climb
1,605 ft
Total Descent
572 ft
Highest Point
1,408 ft
~186.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,134 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Rogers, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Oklahoma City
16.9 mi in|~24m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 217.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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 Rogers, 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogers, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
