How far is Kentucky, AR from Flippin, AR?

The estimated driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Flippin, AR is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.35 mi
03h 00m · estimated
Flight
115.48 mi
185.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
144.35 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
232.31 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flippin
Sat, Apr 11, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Sat, Apr 11, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-10T23:50
Arrive Flippin
Sat, Apr 11, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
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
Austin
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kentucky
57.7 mi
01h 30m
To Flippin
86.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
01h 30m from Kentucky
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny then 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 Kentucky to Flippin?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Kentucky and 86.6 miles from Flippin.

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 28.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Kentucky and Flippin. Straight-line distance: 115.48 mi (185.85 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Flippin

#2 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Kentucky (-92.66127, 34.60843)
End: Flippin (-92.59711, 36.27896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $19.28
Round trip
$38.55
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.28 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.68 $43.36
Premium $4.63 $23.54 $47.08
Diesel $5.42 $27.56 $55.12

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 Kentucky and Flippin. The current time is 23:50:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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