This 136.2-mile drive from Flippin, Arkansas, to Little Rock, Arkansas, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 14 minutes. With 96% of the route on highways, it's a practical option for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $21. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience as you make your way from one Arkansas locale to another. It's a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
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
68.1 miles from Flippin, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
91.2 mi
1h 57m
State Highway 14
23.5 mi
41m
AR 27
10.6 mi
18m
US 62
4.9 mi
5m
Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
South 1st Street
1.4 mi
2m
West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
1m
West Broadway Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 91.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flippin, AR and Little Rock, AR.
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Start on Girard Street
32 ft·5 sec·Girard Street
2
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
442 ft·21 sec·North 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto AR 178
1.4 mi·2 min·South 1st Street
5
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
4.9 mi·5 min·US 62; US 412
6
Turn left onto AR 14
24 mi·41 min·State Highway 14
7
Turn straight onto AR 27
11 mi·18 min·AR 27
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
64 mi·1 hr 29 min·US 65
9
Take the exit onto US 65
27 mi·27 min·US 65
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward AR 365
11
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mac Arthur Drive
12
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi·2 min·Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft·5 sec·West Broadway Street
14
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi·48 sec·West Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi·42 sec·Broadway Bridge
16
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi·24 sec·Broadway Street
17
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
18
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft·13 sec·State Capitol
19
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft·20 sec·State Capitol
20
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft·25 sec·State Capitol
21
Turn sharp left
260 ft·19 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour duration, this drive from Flippin to Little Rock is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially considering the longest stretch without a major town is over 90 miles on US 65. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, perhaps around the halfway point, though the route data only indicates one recommended stop. The $21 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind for this 136.2-mile journey.
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 68.1 miles from Flippin, AR, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.2 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 30 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 47m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, 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 136.2 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 65 for about 91.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 136.1 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 178 / South 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto AR 178 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.7 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
6
136.1 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.57 one way
$41.14 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.58
$45.16
premium
$4.56
$24.45
$48.89
diesel
$5.61
$30.07
$60.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.30
$6.54
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.92
$5.45
EV Truck/SUV
54.5
0
$19.07
$8.72
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Late night
in Flippin on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Late night
in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
68 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 96% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 65, State Highway 14, and AR 27. The road presents a long, uninterrupted stretch of 91.2 miles primarily on US 65, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the drive. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of state highways indicates potential for varied scenery and road conditions as you transition between them. This route is designed for forward momentum, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.2 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and State Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 12 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 0.3 miles (AR 178 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
The longest stretch is about 91.2 miles on US 65. 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 0.3 miles (AR 178 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
