How far is Flippin, AR from Hot Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Flippin, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.76 mi
04h 07m
Flight
125.34 mi
201.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.34 mi
Kilometers
201.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.76 mi
Kilometers
294.12 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:40 PM CDT
Return by in Flippin
Sat, May 30, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flippin
2026-05-30T09:33
Arrive Hot Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flippin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Twin Groves
AR

Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Flippin
91.4 mi
02h 03m
To Hot Springs
91.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°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 Flippin and Hot Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flippin and Hot Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Girard Street

    10 m · 5 sec · Girard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 22 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1122 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    22 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
45.5 mi · 25%
US-70 West
24.6 mi · 13%
I 30 West
18.3 mi · 10%
I 430
12.8 mi · 7%
South 1st Street
1.42 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
02h 03m from Flippin
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flippin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flippin to Hot Springs?

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Flippin and 91.3 miles from Hot Springs.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flippin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Twin Groves, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Groves.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

112 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flippin and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 125.34 mi (201.72 km).

Flippin

#1 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Hot Springs

#2 Hot Springs

County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA

Population38,939
Coordinates34.5037000, -93.0551800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Flippin (-92.59711, 36.27896)
End: Hot Springs (-93.05518, 34.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.85
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.43 $48.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.63 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.42 $34.93 $69.85

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 Flippin and Hot Springs. The current time is 09:33:48.

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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.