How far is Prairie Creek, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and Little Rock.
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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 · 43 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 · 2 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1692 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
139.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 365
911 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive
2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive
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Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street
88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street
2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Bridge
2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Continue on Broadway Street
1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto State Capitol
96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol
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Turn sharp left
79 m · 19 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 Little Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Creek and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Creek to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 106.4 miles from Prairie Creek and 109.4 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 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 Little Rock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 148.59 mi (239.13 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 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.24 | $70.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.26 | $82.52 |
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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