How far is Flippin, AR from Kentucky, AR?

The driving distance from Flippin, AR to Kentucky, AR is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.54 mi
03h 04m
Flight
115.48 mi
185.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.48 mi
Kilometers
185.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.54 mi
Kilometers
255.14 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentucky
Sat, Apr 11, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Flippin
Sat, Apr 11, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flippin
2026-04-10T22:05
Arrive Kentucky
Sat, Apr 11, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:50 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
Austin
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Flippin
57.7 mi
01h 32m
To Kentucky
100.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn-by-turn directions are not available for this route yet, but the driving route map is still shown above.

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
01h 32m from Flippin
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flippin and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Flippin and 100.8 miles from Kentucky.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flippin and Mostly Sunny near Kentucky.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Austin, 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 Austin.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

80 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flippin and Kentucky. Straight-line distance: 115.48 mi (185.85 km).

Flippin

#1 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Girard Street (-92.597106, 36.27894)
End: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.18 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.36 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Flippin and Kentucky. The current time is 22:05:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.