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

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
21.11 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.98 mi
28.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.98 mi
Kilometers
28.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.98 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-18T06:55
Arrive Prairie Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Fayetteville
AR

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

From Springdale
10.6 mi
00h 17m
To Prairie Grove
10.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2941 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    45 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Douglas Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Douglas Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pittman Street

    1567 ft · 40 sec · North Pittman Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Parks Street

    1118 ft · 36 sec · East Parks Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mock Street

    589 ft · 18 sec · North Mock Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
6.37 mi · 30%
Fulbright Expressway
5.59 mi · 26%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 16%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.65 mi · 8%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 7%
East Douglas Street
0.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

6.37 mi · 00h 10m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
00h 17m from Springdale
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springdale 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 Springdale to Prairie Grove?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.6 miles from Springdale and 10.6 miles from Prairie Grove.

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 3.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
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 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.15 $6.30
Premium $4.63 $3.42 $6.85
Diesel $5.42 $4.01 $8.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Prairie Grove. The current time is 06:55:00.

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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.