Origin
Prairie Creek, AR
Night in Prairie Creek on Tuesday
Local time
11:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Creek, AR to Bentonville, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Creek, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 11 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prairie Creek Drive, AR 12, Southeast 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Prairie Creek Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 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
5.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prairie Creek Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,404 ft
1,146 ft
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
1,404 ft
Elevation Range
258 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.5 miles in near AR 12 / North 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (AR 12 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (AR 12; US 62; AR 94 / West Hudson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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AR 12 / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto AR 12 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
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AR 12; US 62; AR 94 / West Hudson Road
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62; AR 94 / West Hudson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
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~18m in
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East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Creek Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| AR 12 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 2nd Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Locust Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Hudson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Prairie Creek Drive
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on AR 12
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Prairie Creek Drive
2
Continue on AR 12
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Locust Street
3
Turn right onto AR 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62; AR 94
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Hudson Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto AR 12; US 62
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
AR 12; US 62
6
Continue on AR 12; US 62
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
7
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 5.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 11 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, 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 11 miles and 20m.
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 Prairie Creek Drive for about 3.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Prairie Creek, AR · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Prairie Creek, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bentonville, AR
The final approach into Bentonville, 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 Bentonville, 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
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Night in Bentonville on Tuesday
Local time
11:30 PM
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
19 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
20m 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 Bentonville, AR covers 11 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prairie Creek Drive, AR 12, Southeast 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.66 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 is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (AR 12 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (AR 12; US 62; AR 94 / West Hudson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prairie Creek, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,146 ft to 1,404 ft elevation with about 240 ft of total climbing.
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