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

The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.49 mi
03h 17m
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
210.49 mi
Kilometers
338.75 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 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 North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Creek
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Prairie Creek
105.1 mi
01h 38m
To North Little Rock
105.3 mi
01h 38m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    980 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    28 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    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 North Little Rock.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 67%
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 28%
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 2%
Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 1%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 38m from Prairie Creek
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Creek and Mostly Sunny near North 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 North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 Prairie Creek and 105.3 miles from North Little Rock.

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 62.2 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.14 one way or $56.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 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 North Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

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

Prairie Creek

#1 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3420200, -94.0618700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Creek Drive (-94.061829, 36.341922)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 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
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $28.14
Round trip
$56.27
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.14 $56.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.64 $63.29
Premium $4.63 $34.36 $68.73
Diesel $5.42 $40.23 $80.47

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 North Little Rock. The current time is 06:37:09.

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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.