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Trip from Flippin, AR to Jonesboro, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

142.4 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Flippin, AR, AR

Flippin, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Trip Overview

This 142.4-mile drive from Flippin to Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 1 minute. Primarily utilizing US 62 and US 63, with a brief section on T & C Boulevard, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of the journey on main roads. Given its manageable length and duration, it's an ideal day trip, and the estimated fuel cost is around $22. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Arkansas for the entirety of this journey. This route offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.2 miles from Flippin, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 62 111.7 mi 2h 18m
US 63 12 mi 14m
T & C Boulevard 10.1 mi 11m
US 63 BUS 3 mi 5m
West Washington Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
Old Highway 62E 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 62 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flippin, AR and Jonesboro, AR.

1

Start on Girard Street

32 ft · 5 sec · Girard Street
2

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

442 ft · 24 sec · North 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
4

Continue on Old Highway 62E

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Highway 62E
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

0.7 mi · 50 sec · US 62; US 412
6

Continue on US 62; US 412

16 mi · 18 min · US 62; US 412
7

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · US 62; US 412
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

10 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard
9

Turn right onto US 63 BUS

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 63 BUS
10

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

45 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 63; AR 228

12 mi · 14 min · US 63; AR 228
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
13

Keep slight left at fork

101 ft · 7 sec
14

Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · West Washington Avenue
15

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Main Street
16

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
17

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this route from Flippin to Jonesboro is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush traffic and to allow ample time for any spontaneous stops. You'll cover 142.4 miles, with the longest stretch being 111.7 miles on US 62, so plan for one primary rest stop midway if needed. The estimated fuel cost of $22 makes this an economical trip, but always check your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on that 111.7-mile segment.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Flippin, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.2 miles or 1h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Flippin, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flippin, AR

This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Flippin, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Ash Flat, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ash Flat, AR

71 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mountain Home, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Highland, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Flippin, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

First break · 26min in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+18704924420

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ash Flat, Arkansas

1.7 mi

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

2.7 mi

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18708952226

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+18704924420

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704925441

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Chen's Garden

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704246899

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Ash Flat, Arkansas

+19499452000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 139.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 62; US 412

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

Navigation decision point

4
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
139.4 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.51 one way

$43.01 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.61 $47.22
premium $4.56 $25.56 $51.12
diesel $5.61 $31.44 $62.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.84
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.46 $5.70
EV Truck/SUV 57 0 $19.94 $9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Flippin, AR

Morning in Flippin on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Morning in Jonesboro on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 1m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 142.4-mile journey, with 89% of the route on main roads like US 62 and US 63. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 111.7 miles on US 62, so be prepared for a significant period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the inclusion of T & C Boulevard suggests a potential for slight shifts in road type as you approach your destination. This drive is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on US 62.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Flippin, AR

Full guide →

Yellville is a city of 1,200 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Flippin is 7 mi NE of Yellville.

Arriving in Jonesboro, AR

Full guide →

Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 62; US 412): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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