How far is Prairie Creek, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and Bentonville.
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Start on Prairie Creek Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Prairie Creek Drive
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Continue on East Locust Street
2195 ft · 48 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Hudson Road
2131 ft · 40 sec · West Hudson Road
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Turn slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Southeast 14th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Creek and Bentonville.
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.
Prairie Creek Drive
Start on Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 00h 05m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Creek to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Prairie Creek and 5.5 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 8.45 mi (13.6 km).
#1 Prairie Creek
Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 36.3420200, -94.0618700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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