How far is North Little Rock, AR from Prairie Creek, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Prairie Creek, AR is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
210.32 mi
03h 43m
Flight
148.26 mi
238.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.26 mi
Kilometers
238.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.32 mi
Kilometers
338.47 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
105.1 mi
01h 51m
To Prairie Creek
105.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 North Little Rock and Prairie Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Prairie Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1351 ft · 32 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    907 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    140.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    3238 ft · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    2446 ft · 54 sec · West Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1762 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Locust Street

    2195 ft · 44 sec · West Locust Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Prairie Creek Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Prairie Creek Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Creek Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Prairie Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
141 mi · 67%
I 49 North
58.4 mi · 28%
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 2%
East Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
West Monroe Avenue
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 51m from North Little Rock
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock to Prairie Creek?

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from North Little Rock and 105.2 miles from Prairie Creek.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Prairie Creek. Straight-line distance: 148.26 mi (238.6 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Prairie Creek

#2 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3420200, -94.0618700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Prairie Creek (-94.06187, 36.34202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $28.10
Round trip
$56.20
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.10 $56.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.63 $34.32 $68.64
Diesel $5.42 $40.18 $80.36

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 North Little Rock and Prairie Creek. The current time is 08:11:44.

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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.