How far is Conway, AR from Prairie Creek, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Prairie Creek, AR is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.8 mi
03h 16m
Flight
125.52 mi
202 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.52 mi
Kilometers
202 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.8 mi
Kilometers
295.79 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
91.8 mi
01h 38m
To Prairie Creek
92 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Prairie Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Prairie Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harkrider Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    3238 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    2446 ft · 54 sec · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1762 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Locust Street

    2195 ft · 44 sec · West Locust Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Prairie Creek Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Prairie Creek Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Creek Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Prairie Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
113 mi · 62%
I 49 North
58.4 mi · 32%
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 2%
East Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 2%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 38m from Conway
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Prairie Creek?

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Conway and 92 miles from Prairie Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Prairie Creek. Straight-line distance: 125.52 mi (202 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Prairie Creek

#2 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3420200, -94.0618700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Prairie Creek (-94.06187, 36.34202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.16
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.58 $49.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.64 $55.28
Premium $4.63 $30.02 $60.03
Diesel $5.42 $35.14 $70.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Prairie Creek. The current time is 12:42:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.