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

The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to Conway, AR is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.65 mi
02h 59m
Flight
125.52 mi
202 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.52 mi
Kilometers
202 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.65 mi
Kilometers
298.77 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Creek
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Creek
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Prairie Creek
91.8 mi
01h 29m
To Conway
93.8 mi
01h 29m

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
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prairie Creek Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Prairie Creek Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Locust Street

    2195 ft · 50 sec · East Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1762 ft · 39 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    2446 ft · 57 sec · West Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 61%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 32%
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 2%
Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 2%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 29m from Prairie Creek
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Creek and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Creek to Conway?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Prairie Creek and 93.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Conway. Straight-line distance: 125.52 mi (202 km).

Prairie Creek

#1 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3420200, -94.0618700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Creek Drive (-94.061829, 36.341922)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.90 $55.79
Premium $4.63 $30.29 $60.59
Diesel $5.42 $35.47 $70.94

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 Prairie Creek and Conway. The current time is 06:37:30.

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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.