How far is Flippin, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Flippin, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.32 mi
02h 42m
Flight
107.29 mi
172.66 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Flippin.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.29 mi
Kilometers
172.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.32 mi
Kilometers
222.6 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Flippin
Sat, May 30, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flippin
2026-05-30T08:20
Arrive Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flippin
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
Clinton
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Flippin
68.2 mi
01h 21m
To Little Rock
70.2 mi
01h 21m

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
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flippin and Little Rock.

  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

    26.8 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
50.3 mi · 36%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
1.42 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 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 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 21m from Flippin
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flippin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flippin to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Flippin and 70.2 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 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 Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flippin and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 107.29 mi (172.66 km).

Flippin

#1 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Girard Street (-92.597106, 36.27894)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 Little Rock. The current time is 08:20:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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