Origin
Springdale, AR
Morning in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, 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
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, AR
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Prairie Grove, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 21.1 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Johnson Avenue, North Thompson Street, North College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.1 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 21.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Johnson Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Johnson Avenue | — | — |
| North Thompson Street | — | — |
| North College Avenue | — | — |
| Fulbright Expressway | — | — |
| US 62 West | — | — |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| East Douglas Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Johnson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Prairie Grove, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Thompson Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Thompson Street
4
Continue on North College Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
5
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
7
Turn right
148 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9
Continue on East Main Street
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn right onto East Douglas Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Douglas Street
11
Continue on North Pittman Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Pittman Street
12
Turn right onto East Parks Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Parks Street
13
Turn left onto North Mock Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Mock Street
14
Turn right onto West Mock Drive
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Mock Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Prairie Grove, AR
Morning in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 21.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Johnson Avenue, North Thompson Street, North College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Springdale, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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.
The drive from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springdale, AR to Prairie Grove, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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