New River Gorge to Rogers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

726.8 miles 1169.7 km · straight line
872.2 miles estimated 1403.6 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Rogers?

The distance from New River Gorge to Rogers is 726.8 miles (1169.7 km) as the crow flies. Rogers is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 872.2 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Rogers in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge and Rogers. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New River Gorge to Rogers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Rogers

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Rogers
36.33°N, 94.12°W
America/Chicago
417m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients