How far is Prairie Creek, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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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 Prairie Creek and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and Fayetteville.
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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 · 50 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1762 ft · 39 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
2446 ft · 57 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North Bloomington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
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Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1692 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
749 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AR 112
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn right
1707 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto West Drake Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Drake Street
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Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
2800 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Avenue
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Turn left onto West Township Street
2360 ft · 1 min · West Township 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 Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Creek and Fayetteville.
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.
West Monroe Avenue
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 Prairie Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Creek to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 13.5 miles from Prairie Creek and 14.9 miles from Fayetteville.
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 8.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 20.03 mi (32.23 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 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
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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