West Memphis, AR to Rogers, AR is 329.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a pretty straightforward drive, mostly on major interstates, making it a good option for a single-day trip. You'll cover a significant distance, so plan accordingly for a full day of travel.
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
164.9 miles from West Memphis, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
258.2 mi
4h 20m
I 49
57.7 mi
59m
East Broadway Boulevard
6.1 mi
9m
South 8th Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Bloomington Street
2 mi
3m
West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
West Poplar Street
0.4 mi
1m
AR 147
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 258.2 mi, about 4h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Memphis, AR and Rogers, AR.
1
Start on this road
21 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 70
6.1 mi·9 min·East Broadway Boulevard
3
Turn right onto AR 147
0.1 mi·17 sec·AR 147
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
258 mi·4 hr 20 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
7
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft·6 sec
11
Turn right onto AR 264
0.6 mi·1 min·West Monroe Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Bloomington Street
13
Continue on US 71B
3.4 mi·6 min·South 8th Street
14
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Poplar Street
15
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
390 ft·18 sec·South 3rd Street
16
Turn right onto West Elm Street
99 ft·3 sec·West Elm Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 44m drive, consider an early morning departure from West Memphis to maximize your daylight hours. With a total distance of 329.8 miles, you can comfortably complete this in one day. The longest stretch is 258.2 miles on I 40, so plan your primary fuel and rest stop around the halfway point of that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Rogers, as the final approach may involve more dispersed services than the interstate.
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 164.9 miles from West Memphis, AR, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.2 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 73 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.9 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, AR
This is one driving day of about 329.8 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from West Memphis, 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 258.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 329.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70 / East Broadway Boulevard
Turn left onto US 70 / East Broadway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip|~10m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
311.6 mi into trip|~5h 19m 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
323.3 mi into trip|~5h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
329.8 mi into trip|~5h 44m in|West Elm Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.78 one way
$91.56 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$51.22
$102.45
premium
$4.29
$55.69
$111.38
diesel
$4.80
$62.27
$124.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.9
1
$34.63
$15.83
Efficient EV
82.5
0
$28.86
$13.19
EV Truck/SUV
131.9
1
$46.17
$21.11
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 17, 2026
Origin
West Memphis, AR
Evening
in West Memphis on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Rogers, AR
Evening
in Rogers on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph28% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Delaware, AR
165 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
5h 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 96% of the trip on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 258.2 miles on I 40 before transitioning. The final section will involve surface roads, including East Broadway Boulevard, as you reach your destination. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience for most of the trip, with the highway gradually giving way to more local traffic and a different pace as you approach Rogers.
96% 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: 258.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / East Broadway Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 329.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (US 70 / East Broadway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 311.6 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 329.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 258.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 33 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.
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 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / East Broadway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 311.6 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rogers, AR before the return drive.
