Origin
Prairie Creek, AR
Morning in Prairie Creek on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Creek, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Creek, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 27 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, South 8th Street, Prairie Creek Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.08 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
13.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Prairie Creek, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 27 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near I 49; US 62; US 71.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 11.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A-B
Toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Ex...
8
21.6 mi into trip
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~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AR 112
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 67A
Toward AR 112
5
22.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
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AR 112
Turn right onto AR 112
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.7 mi into trip
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~34m in
|
North Gregg Avenue
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| South 8th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Prairie Creek Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North College Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Bloomington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Drake Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Gregg Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on AR 12
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Prairie Creek Drive
2
Continue on AR 12
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Locust Street
3
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto US 71B
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South 8th Street
6
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bloomington Street
7
Turn right onto AR 264
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward AR 112
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn right onto AR 112
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
AR 112
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto West Drake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Drake Street
14
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gregg Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto West Township Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Township Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto North College Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North College Avenue
17
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
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East Center Street
18
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 13.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 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 27 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.5 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prairie Creek, 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 Prairie Creek, AR
This is one driving day of about 27 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prairie Creek, 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 I 49 for about 10.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.5 mi from Prairie Creek, AR · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fayetteville, AR
The final approach into Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Fayetteville, AR
Morning in Fayetteville on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
42m 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 Prairie Creek, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 27 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, South 8th Street, Prairie Creek Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.08 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 27 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 11.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prairie Creek, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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