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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Prairie Creek, AR is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
26.32 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.03 mi
32.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.03 mi
Kilometers
32.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Bethel Heights
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Prairie Creek
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Fayetteville and Prairie Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · East Township Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gregg Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive

    761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    619 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    1200 ft · 17 sec · Fulbright Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    3238 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    2446 ft · 54 sec · West Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1762 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Locust Street

    2195 ft · 44 sec · West Locust Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Prairie Creek Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Prairie Creek Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Creek Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
11.4 mi · 43%
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 13%
East Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 12%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 9%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 8%
North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Heights
00h 20m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Prairie Creek?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Bethel Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Fayetteville and 13.2 miles from Prairie Creek.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Prairie Creek. Straight-line distance: 20.03 mi (32.23 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Prairie Creek

#2 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3420200, -94.0618700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Prairie Creek (-94.06187, 36.34202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.52
Round trip
$7.04
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.52 $7.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.96 $7.92
Premium $4.63 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.42 $5.04 $10.07

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 Fayetteville and Prairie Creek. The current time is 08:11:46.

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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.