How far is Russellville, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.5 mi
02h 06m
Flight
82.11 mi
132.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.11 mi
Kilometers
132.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.5 mi
Kilometers
184.27 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-10-15T20:17
Arrive Prairie Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Russellville
57.2 mi
01h 03m
To Prairie Grove
57.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Prairie Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Prairie Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Prairie Grove.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 57%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 29%
Hogeye Road
5.87 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
South Mock Street
0.56 mi
State Highway 170
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 03m from Russellville
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Prairie Grove?

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Russellville and 57.3 miles from Prairie Grove.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 82.11 mi (132.15 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.89
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.95 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.44 $17.94 $35.88
Premium $4.83 $19.49 $38.99
Diesel $5.92 $23.91 $47.82

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Prairie Grove. The current time is 20:17:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.