How far is Fayetteville, AR from Flippin, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Flippin, AR is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.65 mi
02h 23m
Flight
88.3 mi
142.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.3 mi
Kilometers
142.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.85 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flippin
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-30T09:28
Arrive Flippin
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
54.2 mi
01h 11m
To Flippin
54.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Flippin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Flippin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1122 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 26 sec · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Girard Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Girard Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Girard Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Flippin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
34 mi · 31%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 11%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 6%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
North College Avenue
0.39 mi
East Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

40.2 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
88.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 11m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flippin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Flippin?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Fayetteville and 54.4 miles from Flippin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flippin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Flippin. Straight-line distance: 88.3 mi (142.11 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Flippin

#2 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Flippin (-92.59711, 36.27896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$29.01
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.50 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.63 $17.71 $35.43
Diesel $5.42 $20.74 $41.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Flippin. The current time is 09:28:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.