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

The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to Springdale, AR is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.98 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.36 mi
18.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.11 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM 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 Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Creek
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lowell
AR

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

From Prairie Creek
7.6 mi
00h 14m
To Springdale
7.4 mi
00h 14m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · North Bloomington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Huntsville Avenue

    2539 ft · 1 min · West Huntsville Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    706 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Commercial Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 8th Street
3.53 mi · 24%
Prairie Creek Drive
3.12 mi · 21%
North Bloomington Street
3.04 mi · 20%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 13%
North Thompson Street
1.5 mi · 10%
West Huntsville Avenue
0.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South 8th Street

Turn left onto South 8th Street

3.53 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 14m from Prairie Creek
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Prairie Creek and 7.4 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.28 km).

Prairie Creek

#1 Prairie Creek

Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas

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

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Creek Drive (-94.061829, 36.341922)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.01
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.01 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.26 $4.51
Premium $4.63 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $5.42 $2.87 $5.74

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 Springdale. 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.