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Scenic Drives in Arkansas

Routes

26

Avg Distance

180 mi

Avg Drive

3h 19m

Destinations

19

Not every route in Arkansas is memorable, but these 21 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 21 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Bentonville, AR → North Crossett, AR

340.4 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10

Smackover, AR → Fayetteville, AR

304.3 mi 5h 32m Score: 9/10

Texarkana, AR → Jonesboro, AR

269.9 mi 4h 46m Score: 10/10

Fort Smith, AR → Brookland, AR

265.8 mi 4h 51m Score: 8/10

Centerton, AR → Pine Bluff, AR

258.3 mi 4h 32m Score: 8/10

Pine Bluff, AR → Centerton, AR

257.8 mi 4h 33m Score: 8/10

Nashville, AR → Jonesboro, AR

255.8 mi 4h 45m Score: 8/10

Blytheville, AR → Hot Springs, AR

238.5 mi 4h 14m Score: 8/10

Gentry, AR → Little Rock, AR

219.8 mi 3h 54m Score: 8/10

Tennessee, AR → Jonesboro, AR

218.3 mi 4h 1m Score: 8/10

Cabot, AR → Siloam Springs, AR

216.4 mi 4h 3m Score: 8/10

North Little Rock, AR → Springdale, AR

195.5 mi 3h 25m Score: 8/10

Delaware, AR → Bono, AR

186.9 mi 3h 37m Score: 8/10

Conway, AR → Lowell, AR

174.3 mi 3h Score: 8/10

Fayetteville, AR → Conway, AR

158.9 mi 2h 45m Score: 8/10

Batesville, AR → Hot Springs, AR

146 mi 2h 50m Score: 9/10

Nashville, AR → Tennessee, AR

141.9 mi 3h 33m Score: 8/10

North Little Rock, AR → Harrison, AR

134.7 mi 3h 1m Score: 8/10

North Little Rock, AR → Jonesboro, AR

126.5 mi 2h 16m Score: 8/10

Morrilton, AR → Fort Smith, AR

109.2 mi 1h 54m Score: 8/10

Clarksville, AR → Springdale, AR

99.7 mi 1h 49m Score: 7/10

Fayetteville, AR → Booneville, AR

93.3 mi 1h 56m Score: 9/10

North Little Rock, AR → Dover, AR

79.8 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Alma, AR → Bentonville, AR

70.9 mi 1h 19m Score: 7/10

Hot Springs, AR → Little Rock, AR

55.2 mi 1h 7m Score: 9/10

Gibson, AR → Pine Bluff, AR

54.5 mi 1h 10m Score: 7/10

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