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Scenic Drives in Arkansas

Routes

60

Avg Distance

221 mi

Avg Drive

4h 12m

Destinations

34

Not every route in Arkansas is memorable, but these 60 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 60 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

Magnolia, AR → Bentonville, AR

322.3 mi 6h 8m Score: 9/10

Jonesboro, AR → Bella Vista, AR

322.2 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10

Bella Vista, AR → Tennessee, AR

312 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10

Fort Smith, AR → Gosnell, AR

310.4 mi 5h 50m Score: 10/10

Smackover, AR → Fayetteville, AR

304.3 mi 5h 32m Score: 9/10

Paragould, AR → De Queen, AR

295.3 mi 5h 59m Score: 8/10

Rector, AR → Rogers, AR

280.7 mi 6h 2m Score: 9/10

El Dorado, AR → Fort Smith, AR

273.1 mi 5h 3m Score: 9/10

Centerton, AR → Paragould, AR

271.8 mi 5h 44m 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

Nashville, AR → Jonesboro, AR

255.8 mi 4h 45m Score: 8/10

Bono, AR → Fort Smith, AR

255.1 mi 4h 41m Score: 8/10

New Caledonia, AR → Barling, AR

251.2 mi 5h 18m Score: 10/10

Mountain Home, AR → Bentonville, AR

244.4 mi 4h 33m Score: 8/10

Newport, AR → Jonesboro, AR

242.5 mi 4h 52m Score: 10/10

Delaware, AR → Gosnell, AR

242.3 mi 4h 46m Score: 10/10

Benton, AR → Bella Vista, AR

239.7 mi 4h 13m Score: 8/10

Blytheville, AR → Hot Springs, AR

238.5 mi 4h 14m Score: 8/10

Siloam Springs, AR → Benton, AR

234.1 mi 4h 9m Score: 8/10

Magnolia, AR → Fort Smith, AR

233.3 mi 4h 50m Score: 10/10

Booneville, AR → Jonesboro, AR

229.6 mi 4h 36m Score: 9/10

Little Rock, AR → Bella Vista, AR

222.4 mi 3h 57m Score: 8/10

Pocahontas, AR → Fayetteville, AR

222 mi 4h 39m Score: 9/10

Bentonville, AR → Lake Hamilton, AR

221.2 mi 4h 2m Score: 8/10

Gentry, AR → Little Rock, AR

219.8 mi 3h 54m Score: 8/10

Arkadelphia, AR → Paragould, AR

219.6 mi 3h 59m Score: 8/10

Mountain Home, AR → Fayetteville, AR

219.6 mi 4h 6m Score: 8/10

Delaware, AR → New Caledonia, AR

219.5 mi 4h 18m Score: 8/10

Jonesboro, AR → Tennessee, AR

218.6 mi 4h 1m Score: 8/10

Cabot, AR → Siloam Springs, AR

216.4 mi 4h 3m Score: 8/10

Cabot, AR → Centerton, AR

215.5 mi 3h 58m Score: 8/10

Judsonia, AR → Fayetteville, AR

213.1 mi 3h 50m Score: 8/10

Fort Smith, AR → Camden, AR

211.4 mi 4h 31m Score: 9/10

Cave Springs, AR → North Little Rock, AR

201.5 mi 3h 31m Score: 8/10

Trumann, AR → Hot Springs, AR

198.1 mi 3h 40m Score: 8/10

Delaware, AR → Hughes, AR

197.9 mi 3h 43m Score: 8/10

New Caledonia, AR → Clinton, AR

197.6 mi 4h 4m Score: 9/10

Eureka Springs, AR → North Little Rock, AR

195.8 mi 3h 55m Score: 9/10

North Little Rock, AR → Springdale, AR

195.5 mi 3h 25m Score: 8/10

Beebe, AR → Fayetteville, AR

193.5 mi 3h 30m Score: 8/10

Conway, AR → Gosnell, AR

184.1 mi 3h 41m Score: 10/10

Conway, AR → Lowell, AR

174.3 mi 3h Score: 8/10

Hot Springs, AR → Calico Rock, AR

173.2 mi 4h 26m Score: 9/10

Kentucky, AR → Kibler, AR

171.1 mi 3h 4m Score: 8/10

North Little Rock, AR → Rector, AR

169.1 mi 3h 11m Score: 8/10

Mountain View, AR → Bentonville, AR

168 mi 3h 52m Score: 9/10

Berryville, AR → North Little Rock, AR

164.5 mi 3h 46m Score: 8/10

White Hall, AR → Jonesboro, AR

164.5 mi 2h 57m Score: 8/10

Fayetteville, AR → Conway, AR

158.9 mi 2h 45m Score: 8/10

North Crossett, AR → Conway, AR

158.3 mi 3h 3m Score: 8/10

Walnut Ridge, AR → Kentucky, AR

156.9 mi 2h 51m Score: 8/10

Fort Smith, AR → North Little Rock, AR

154.3 mi 2h 39m Score: 7/10

Jacksonville, AR → Magnolia, AR

153.1 mi 3h 5m Score: 8/10

Delaware, AR → Diaz, AR

151.8 mi 2h 53m Score: 9/10

Cave City, AR → Pine Bluff, AR

149.5 mi 2h 57m Score: 10/10

Clinton, AR → Fort Smith, AR

147.2 mi 2h 59m Score: 8/10

Batesville, AR → Hot Springs, AR

146 mi 2h 50m Score: 9/10

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