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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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Township Street
2360 ft · 1 min · East Township Street
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Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gregg Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive
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Take the ramp right
619 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
1200 ft · 17 sec · Fulbright Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1620 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue
3238 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bloomington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
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Continue on South 8th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
2446 ft · 54 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1762 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
2195 ft · 44 sec · West Locust Street
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Continue on East Prairie Creek Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Prairie Creek Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Creek
Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 36.3420200, -94.0618700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Creek (-94.06187, 36.34202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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