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Scenic Drives in Arkansas

Routes

60

Avg Distance

316 mi

Avg Drive

5h 49m

Destinations

31

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.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.53/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$40–$50

One-way, ~316 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~111 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

Climate through the year: Arkansas

Arkansas peaks at around 92°F in Jul and cools to 51°F / 31°F in Jan. Wettest month is Apr at ~5.6 in of rain.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	51	31	3.5	1.1
Feb	55	34	4	1.6
Mar	64	42	5	0.5
Apr	73	50	5.6	—
May	81	59	5.1	—
Jun	88	68	3.6	—
Jul	92	71	3.3	—
Aug	92	70	3.2	—
Sep	85	63	3	—
Oct	74	51	4.5	—
Nov	62	40	4.7	—
Dec	53	33	5.1	0.6

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for AR — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

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.

Current regular gas averages $3.53/gallon in Arkansas (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $40 and $50. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

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

Blytheville, AR → Bentonville, AR

363.3 mi 6h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Osceola, AR → Fayetteville, AR

354.9 mi 6h 8m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Caledonia, AR → Bella Vista, AR

351.3 mi 6h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bella Vista, AR → Marion, AR

346.7 mi 6h Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Memphis

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Manila, AR → Bentonville, AR

346.1 mi 6h 22m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Caledonia, AR → Bentonville, AR

342 mi 6h 20m Score: 9/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Crossett, AR → Rogers, AR

341.6 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → North Crossett, AR

340.4 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Monticello

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Caraway, AR → Bentonville, AR

338.7 mi 6h 16m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Monette, AR

335.5 mi 6h 8m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Helena-West Helena, AR → Bella Vista, AR

335.1 mi 6h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Magnolia, AR → Bella Vista, AR

331.6 mi 6h 20m Score: 9/10 ~$46 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Eudora, AR → Fayetteville, AR

330.9 mi 6h 4m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Goshen, AR → New Caledonia, AR

330.3 mi 6h 12m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fordyce → El Dorado +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

West Memphis, AR → Rogers, AR

329.8 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Crossett, AR → Springdale, AR

329.2 mi 5h 56m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Trumann, AR

328.7 mi 5h 55m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Caledonia, AR → Tontitown, AR

327.6 mi 6h 4m Score: 9/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lincoln, AR → New Caledonia, AR

324.3 mi 6h 7m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fordyce → El Dorado +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dermott, AR → Rogers, AR

322.3 mi 5h 52m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Magnolia, AR

322.2 mi 6h 8m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Jonesboro, AR → Bella Vista, AR

322.2 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bay, AR → Bentonville, AR

321.9 mi 5h 47m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Farmington, AR → New Caledonia, AR

320 mi 5h 54m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fordyce → El Dorado +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Crossett, AR → Fayetteville, AR

319.4 mi 5h 43m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Prairie Grove, AR → New Caledonia, AR

318.6 mi 5h 58m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fordyce → El Dorado +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Caledonia, AR → Fayetteville, AR

317.2 mi 5h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Jonesboro, AR → Siloam Springs, AR

316.5 mi 5h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Springdale, AR → Smackover, AR

315.5 mi 5h 45m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fordyce → El Dorado

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Osceola, AR → Texarkana, AR

314 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Caraway, AR → Fayetteville, AR

313.9 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Jonesboro, AR

312.7 mi 5h 36m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bella Vista, AR → Tennessee, AR

312 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Monticello

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fort Smith, AR → Gosnell, AR

310.4 mi 5h 50m Score: 10/10 ~$43 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Wynne, AR

310.1 mi 5h 26m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Memphis

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bella Vista, AR → Forrest City, AR

308.9 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Memphis

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Wynne, AR → Rogers, AR

305.7 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Pea Ridge, AR → Rogers, AR

304.8 mi 5h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Marianna, AR

304.3 mi 5h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Memphis → Wheatley

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Smackover, AR → Fayetteville, AR

304.3 mi 5h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Jonesboro, AR → Cave Springs, AR

304.2 mi 5h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fayetteville, AR → Trumann, AR

304.1 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Newport, AR → Fayetteville, AR

302 mi 5h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dermott, AR → Fayetteville, AR

301.7 mi 5h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Marianna, AR → Rogers, AR

300.2 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Waldo, AR → Springdale, AR

299.8 mi 5h 42m Score: 9/10 ~$42 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Harrisburg, AR

299.4 mi 5h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Dumas, AR

298 mi 5h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hughes, AR → Fayetteville, AR

297.5 mi 5h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fayetteville, AR → Brookland, AR

297 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Caledonia, AR → Berryville, AR

296.3 mi 6h 28m Score: 10/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Little Rock → Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bentonville, AR → Stamps, AR

295.4 mi 5h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Fort Smith

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Paragould, AR → De Queen, AR

295.3 mi 5h 59m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Texarkana

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Rogers, AR → Dumas, AR

294.2 mi 5h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Little Rock

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Jonesboro, AR → Lincoln, AR

293.8 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Conway → State Highway 170: West Fork

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Marmaduke, AR → Fort Smith, AR

291.9 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Rogers, AR → Manila, AR

291.8 mi 6h 17m Score: 9/10 ~$41 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Paragould, AR → Magnolia, AR

291.3 mi 5h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Texarkana

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Manila, AR → Fort Smith, AR

290.4 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Conway

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Piggott, AR → Bentonville, AR

289.5 mi 6h 4m Score: 9/10 ~$40 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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