How far is Prairie Grove, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Springdale, AR is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Grove and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Springdale.
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Start on West Mock Drive
36 m · 11 sec · West Mock Drive
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Turn left onto North Mock Street
589 ft · 18 sec · North Mock Street
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Turn right onto East Parks Street
1118 ft · 36 sec · East Parks Street
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Turn left onto North Pittman Street
1567 ft · 38 sec · North Pittman Street
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Continue on East Douglas Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Douglas Street
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Turn left onto East Heritage Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Heritage Parkway
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Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Futrall Drive
1877 ft · 32 sec · South Futrall Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
791 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue
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Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Grove and Springdale.
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.
East Heritage Parkway
Turn left onto East Heritage Parkway
6.37 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Grove to Springdale?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Prairie Grove and 10.7 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 km).
#1 Prairie Grove
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,049 |
| Coordinates | 35.9759100, -94.3177100 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
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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