How far is Flippin, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Flippin, AR to Springdale, AR is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
107.98 mi
02h 04m
Flight
85.6 mi
137.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.6 mi
Kilometers
137.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.98 mi
Kilometers
173.78 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Flippin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flippin
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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

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
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Flippin
53.9 mi
01h 02m
To Springdale
54.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Street
13.1 mi · 12%
East Emma Avenue
1.72 mi · 2%
Butterfield Coach Road
1.33 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.21 mi
North Commercial Street
0.12 mi
North 3rd Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 02m from Flippin
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flippin and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 53.9 miles from Flippin and 54.1 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flippin and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flippin and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 85.6 mi (137.76 km).

Flippin

#1 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Girard Street (-92.597106, 36.27894)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.23 $32.45
Premium $4.63 $17.62 $35.24
Diesel $5.42 $20.63 $41.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flippin and Springdale. The current time is 21:10:48.

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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.