How far is El Dorado, AR from Three Creeks, AR?

The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Three Creeks, AR is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.35 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.37 mi
21.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.37 mi
Kilometers
21.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.35 mi
Kilometers
23.1 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Creeks
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Return by in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado
2026-04-23T15:14
Arrive Three Creeks
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Caledonia
AR

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

From El Dorado
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Three Creeks
7.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado and Three Creeks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Three Creeks.

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Barton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street

    1473 ft · 30 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    1737 ft · 37 sec · Marsh Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Robert E Lee Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Robert E Lee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Haynesville Highway

    13 mi · 23 min · Haynesville Highway

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Haynesville Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado and Three Creeks.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haynesville Highway
13 mi · 91%
Robert E Lee Street
0.73 mi · 5%
Marsh Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
West Hillsboro Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Barton Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Haynesville Highway

Continue on Haynesville Highway

13 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Caledonia
00h 12m from El Dorado
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Creeks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Dorado to Three Creeks?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from El Dorado and 7.2 miles from Three Creeks.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Creeks.

Stop Ideas Near New Caledonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Caledonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Caledonia.

RAIL

Hope

110 mi away
100 East Division Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

117 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

118 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Three Creeks. Straight-line distance: 13.37 mi (21.51 km).

El Dorado

#1 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Three Creeks

Three Creeks is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0945800, -92.8537700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)
End: Three Creeks (-92.85377, 33.09458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.86
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.93 $3.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.63 $2.36 $4.72
Diesel $5.42 $2.76 $5.52

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 El Dorado and Three Creeks. The current time is 15:14:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.