Origin
Harmon, AR
Late night in Harmon on Wednesday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harmon, AR to Prairie Grove, AR
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Harmon, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 15.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harmon Road, Little Elm Road, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Harmon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.6 miles from Harmon, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 15.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harmon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,302 ft
1,093 ft
Total Climb
452 ft
Total Descent
491 ft
Highest Point
1,302 ft
~3.3 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harmon Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harmon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (CR 66 / West Goose Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harmon Road
Turn left onto Harmon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
7.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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CR 66 / West Goose Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 66 / West Goose Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
14.9 mi into trip
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~30m in
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East Parks Street
Turn right onto East Parks Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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North Mock Street
Turn left onto North Mock Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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West Mock Drive
Turn right onto West Mock Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harmon Road | 6.6 mi | 14m |
| Little Elm Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| US 62 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 85th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Douglas Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Goose Creek Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Pittman Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Parks Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harmon Road
— 6.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harmon, AR and Prairie Grove, AR.
1
Start on Eldridge Road
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eldridge Road
2
Turn left onto Harmon Road
6.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Harmon Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on CR 644
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 85th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 66
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Goose Creek Road
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Little Elm Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Little Elm Road
6
Continue on Little Elm Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Little Elm Road
7
Continue on Little Elm Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Little Elm Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 62
9
Turn right onto US 62B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Douglas Street
10
Continue on North Pittman Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Pittman Street
11
Turn right onto East Parks Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Parks Street
12
Turn left onto North Mock Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North Mock Street
13
Turn right onto West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
5 sec
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West Mock Drive
14
Arrive at destination
West Mock Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.6 miles from Harmon, AR, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.3 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Grove, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harmon, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harmon, AR
This is one driving day of about 15.3 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harmon, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Harmon Road for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from Harmon, AR · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Harmon, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prairie Grove, AR
The final approach into Prairie Grove, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prairie Grove, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Prairie Grove, AR
Late night in Prairie Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harmon, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 15.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harmon Road, Little Elm Road, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Harmon, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harmon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (CR 66 / West Goose Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harmon, AR to Prairie Grove, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,093 ft to 1,302 ft elevation with about 452 ft of total climbing.
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