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

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Flippin, AR is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
133.74 mi
03h 10m
Flight
105.93 mi
170.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.93 mi
Kilometers
170.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.74 mi
Kilometers
215.23 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flippin
Sat, May 30, 12:38 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-05-30T09:28
Arrive Flippin
Sat, May 30, 12:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
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
Clinton
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From North Little Rock
66.9 mi
01h 35m
To Flippin
66.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
81°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 North Little Rock and Flippin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1351 ft · 32 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    907 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1122 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 26 sec · North 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Girard Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Girard Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Girard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
49.3 mi · 37%
North Main Street
28.1 mi · 21%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 18%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 9%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 1%
South Broadway
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 35m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Little Rock and 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 North Little Rock to Flippin?

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from North Little Rock and 66.8 miles from Flippin.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flippin.

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 North Little Rock and Flippin. Straight-line distance: 105.93 mi (170.48 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Flippin

#2 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: North Little Rock (-92.26709, 34.76954)
End: Flippin (-92.59711, 36.27896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $4.63 $21.83 $43.66
Diesel $5.42 $25.56 $51.12

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Little Rock and Flippin. The current time is 09:28:30.

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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.