Road Trips from Lincoln, AR
Planning a quick getaway from Lincoln? You've got options ranging from short hops to larger cities to longer hauls across the state. For a fast, easy drive with a good score, consider trips under 2 hours. If you're looking for a bit more driving time, there are several destinations around the 3 to 4-hour mark. A couple of the closer options include parks, making them suitable for a day trip with some outdoor activity.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.5h
Under 2 hours
Fort Smith, AR
1h 17m62.7 mi one way
This 1.3-hour drive to Fort Smith, AR, offers a mostly highway route with a solid drive score of 9. It's a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency over scenery, covering 62.7 miles.
Rogers, AR
56m39.7 mi one way
This 0.9-hour drive to Rogers, AR, balances highway and surface roads, scoring an 8 for the drive. It's a moderate 39.7-mile trip that doesn't feature parks directly on the route.
Springdale, AR
44m28.9 mi one way
At just 28.9 miles and 0.7 hours, this is the shortest option with parks nearby. It's a turn-heavy local drive with a drive score of 7, perfect for a quick excursion.
Fayetteville, AR
31m19.6 mi one way
A very short 0.5-hour trip to Fayetteville, AR, spanning 19.6 miles. This local drive is turn-heavy and includes nearby parks, with a drive score of 6.
Full-day getaway
Little Rock, AR
3h 29m193.6 mi one way
This 3.5-hour, 193.6-mile journey to Little Rock, AR, is primarily a highway drive with a strong drive score of 8. It's a longer option for those wanting to cover more ground.
North Little Rock, AR
3h 24m191 mi one way
Similar to the Little Rock trip, this 3.4-hour, 191-mile drive to North Little Rock, AR, is mostly highway and scores an 8. It offers a comparable long-distance option without nearby parks.
Conway, AR
2h 57m164.4 mi one way
Conway, AR, is 164.4 miles away and takes 3 hours to reach via a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. This is a mid-range option for distance among the longer drives.
Weekend trip
Pine Bluff, AR
4h 14m235.8 mi one way
This 4.2-hour, 235.8-mile trip to Pine Bluff, AR, is the longest drive and includes nearby parks. It’s a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8.
New Caledonia, AR
6h 7m324.3 mi one way
The furthest destination at 324.3 miles, taking 6.1 hours. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 8 and is the most extensive option available, with no parks noted nearby.
Browse by Mood
Fort Smith, AR
1h 17m62.7 mi one way
Little Rock, AR
3h 29m193.6 mi one way
Rogers, AR
56m39.7 mi one way
Pine Bluff, AR
4h 14m235.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Consider drives like Springdale or Fayetteville, which have nearby parks, ideal for enjoying the warmer weather.
Summer
The longer highway routes to places like Little Rock or Pine Bluff are feasible, with Pine Bluff offering nearby park access.
Fall
The mixed highway and surface drive to Rogers offers a moderate distance for experiencing autumn colors.
Winter
Efficient highway drives to Fort Smith or Fayetteville are good options for shorter winter excursions.
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