Origin
Prairie Grove, AR
Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Grove, AR to Springdale, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
Prairie Grove to Springdale is 21.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via East Heritage Parkway and Fulbright Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Arkansas. It's a straightforward drive that offers a practical way to get from one area to another, ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger journey. You'll find the route to be mostly functional, designed for efficient travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Heritage Parkway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Douglas Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Futrall Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Heritage Parkway
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Mock Drive
2
Turn left onto North Mock Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Mock Street
3
Turn right onto East Parks Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Parks Street
4
Turn left onto North Pittman Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Pittman Street
5
Continue on East Douglas Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Douglas Street
6
Turn left onto US 62
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Heritage Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Futrall Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 16
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 62; AR 16
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
13
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
14
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Mock Street
Turn left onto North Mock Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Parks Street
Turn right onto East Parks Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Pittman Street
Turn left onto North Pittman Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on East Heritage Parkway, Fulbright Expressway, and South Thompson Street. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 6.4 miles on East Heritage Parkway. Expect a varied driving experience, transitioning between what feels like faster highway travel and more localized road conditions as you approach your destination. The profile suggests a blend of efficiency and local road navigation.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on East Heritage Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Mock Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Mock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Pittman Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on East Heritage Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springdale, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Mock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Parks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Pittman Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springdale, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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