Origin
Prairie Creek, AR
Afternoon in Prairie Creek on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Creek, AR to Little Rock, AR
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
212.9 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Creek, AR to Little Rock, AR covers 212.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, South 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.99 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 212.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 139.2 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 139.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near West Walnut Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 71B / South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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West Walnut Street
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 71B / South 8th Street
Turn left onto US 71B / South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~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
68.8 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
6
212.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 139.2 mi | 2h 19m |
| I 49 | 57.8 mi | 59m |
| South 8th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Prairie Creek Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Bloomington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 139.2 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek, AR and Little Rock, 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
58 mi
·
59 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
11
Merge onto I 40; US 71
139 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
I 40; US 71
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward AR 365
13
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
14
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
16
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Broadway Street
17
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
18
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
19
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
20
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
21
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
22
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
23
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.2 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, 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 212.9 miles and 3h 48m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 139.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.5 mi from Prairie Creek, AR · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.2 miles.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
The final approach into Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.99 one way
$65.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $36.18 | $72.37 |
| premium | $4.61 | $39.17 | $78.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.94 | $95.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Harps - Tesla Supercharger
Alma, AR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Scottsdale Center - Tesla Supercharger
Rogers, AR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Lowell, AR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Ozark, AR
Tesla
8 DCFC
McLarty Daniel Lincoln Ford of Bentonville - DCFC
Bentonville, AR
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Walmart 5260 (Rogers, AR)
Rogers, AR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Springdale, AR
WALMART
4 DCFC
Harps Food Store #119
Springdale, AR
FCN
4 DCFC
Tesla: 4
Blink Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
WALMART: 1
FCN: 1
eVgo Network: 1
NOODOE: 1
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.35 | $10.22 |
| Efficient EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.81 | $13.63 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in Little Rock on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m 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 Little Rock, AR covers 212.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, South 8th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.5 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 $32.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 71B / South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prairie Creek, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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