Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Grove, AR
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The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, East Douglas Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South College Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Parks Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Mock Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Mock Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Douglas Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pittman Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Parks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South School Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Prairie Grove, AR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
Turn right onto AR 180
Continue on US 62
Turn right onto US 62B
Continue on North Pittman Street
Turn right onto East Parks Street
Turn left onto North Mock Street
Turn right onto West Mock Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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