How far is Pine Bluff, AR from Flippin, AR?

The driving distance from Pine Bluff, AR to Flippin, AR is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
178.23 mi
03h 59m
Flight
145.59 mi
234.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.59 mi
Kilometers
234.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.23 mi
Kilometers
286.83 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flippin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Pine Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Bluff
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Flippin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Bluff
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
Twin Groves
AR

Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Pine Bluff
89.2 mi
01h 59m
To Flippin
89 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluff and Flippin.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    965 ft · 44 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    687 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    27.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

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

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1122 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 26 sec · North 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Girard Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Girard Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Girard Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluff 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
49.3 mi · 28%
Martha Mitchell Expressway
44.6 mi · 25%
I 40 West
28 mi · 16%
State Highway 14
23.5 mi · 13%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 7%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martha Mitchell Expressway

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 35m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
01h 59m from Pine Bluff
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Flippin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluff to Flippin?

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Pine Bluff and 89 miles from Flippin.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Flippin.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

112 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluff and Flippin. Straight-line distance: 145.59 mi (234.3 km).

Pine Bluff

#1 Pine Bluff

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Population40,435
Coordinates34.2284300, -92.0032000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Flippin

#2 Flippin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,316
Coordinates36.2789600, -92.5971100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Bluff (-92.0032, 34.22843)
End: Flippin (-92.59711, 36.27896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.64
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.82 $47.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.79 $53.58
Premium $4.63 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.42 $34.06 $68.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Bluff and Flippin. The current time is 23:05:34.

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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.