Origin
Prairie Grove, AR
Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Grove, AR to Russellville, AR
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
114.3 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Russellville, AR covers 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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, Hogeye Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.47 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
57.2 miles from Prairie Grove, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 114.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 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 15 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 64.9 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 6.5 miles in near AR 265 / South State Highway 265.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (AR 170 / Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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AR 265 / South State Highway 265
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265 / South State Highway 265
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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AR 170 / Phillips Street
At end of road, turn left onto AR 170 / Phillips Street
Navigation decision point
6
43.8 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
5
109.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 64
6
114.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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AR 7 / North Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / North Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Russellville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
43.8 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 64.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 49 | 32.7 mi | 32m |
| Hogeye Road | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| US 64 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Mock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 265 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Phillips Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, AR and Russellville, AR.
1
Start on West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Mock Drive
2
Turn right onto North Mock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mock Street
3
Continue on Hogeye Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hogeye Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South State Highway 265
5
Turn straight onto AR 156
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hogeye Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto AR 170
457 ft
·
9 sec
·
Phillips Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge onto I 49
33 mi
·
32 min
·
I 49
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
10
Merge onto I 40; US 71
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 40; US 71
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 64
12
Turn left onto US 64
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
13
Continue on US 64; Hwy 326
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn left onto AR 7
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
AR 7
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 57.2 miles from Prairie Grove, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Russellville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prairie Grove, 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 Grove, AR
This is one driving day of about 114.3 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prairie Grove, 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 40 for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Prairie Grove, AR · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 57.2 miles from Prairie Grove, 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 64.9 miles.
Arriving in Russellville, AR
The final approach into Russellville, 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 Russellville, 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
$17.47 one way
$34.95 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| premium | $4.61 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.39 | $50.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.49 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Russellville, AR
Afternoon in Russellville on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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 Grove, AR to Russellville, AR covers 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, Hogeye Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Prairie Grove, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.47 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 2h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (AR 170 / Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Prairie Grove, AR to Russellville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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