Yellville, AR Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Yellville, AR works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 117 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Yellville, AR head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
152.5 mi
Kentucky, AR
Quickest Drive
2h 8m
Springdale, AR
Plan Around Yellville, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Yellville, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Yellville, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Yellville, AR
Driving from Yellville, AR
Expect an average of 117 miles and about 2h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Yellville, AR. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 148 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 101 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Yellville, AR most often head toward Jonesboro, AR (147.8 mi, 3h 5m), Fayetteville, AR (102 mi, 2h 15m), and Springdale, AR (101.1 mi, 2h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 117-mile drive from Yellville, AR, expect to burn about 4.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Yellville, AR and 2 routes heading into Yellville, AR, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 101 to 148 miles.
The longest mapped route from Yellville, AR covers 148 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 101 miles.
The average route from Yellville, AR runs about 117 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Yellville, AR include Jonesboro, AR, Fayetteville, AR and Springdale, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Yellville, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,239
Median Income
$38,889
Median Home Value
$131,100
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Yellville, AR
Yellville is a city of 1,200 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Flippin is 7 mi NE of Yellville.
Turkey Trot Festival. The Turkey Trot festival includes a pageant, dinners, musical entertainment, a 5-kilometer run, a parade, and a nationally recognized turkey-calling contest sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation. Crafts and tools related to the hunting of wild turkeys are sold in streetside booths along the town square.
1 Buffalo National River (17 miles (27 km) south of Yellville). Horseback trail riding, canoeing, and cabin rentals. 2 Bull Shoals Dam and Reservoir (14 miles (23 km) NE of Yellville). Water skiing, pontoon boating, and fishing.
Travel tips adapted from Yellville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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