Harrison, AR Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Harrison, AR is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 105 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Harrison, AR head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
266.1 mi
New Caledonia, AR
Quickest Drive
50m
Bellville, AR
Plan Around Harrison, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Harrison, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Harrison, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Harrison, AR
Harrison, AR to Sherwood, AR
Harrison, AR to Little Rock, AR
Harrison, AR to North Little Rock, AR
Harrison, AR to Fort Smith, AR
Harrison, AR to Conway, AR
Harrison, AR to Russellville, AR
Harrison, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Harrison, AR to Bellville, AR
Driving from Harrison, AR
The typical drive from Harrison, AR covers about 105 miles and takes around 2h 24m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 138 miles (3h 8m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Harrison, AR are Sherwood, AR (138.2 mi, 3h 8m), Little Rock, AR (137.1 mi, 3h 6m), North Little Rock, AR (134.5 mi, 3h), Fort Smith, AR (131.3 mi, 2h 44m), and Conway, AR (108.1 mi, 2h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 105-mile drive from Harrison, AR, expect to burn about 4.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Harrison, AR and 1 routes heading into Harrison, AR, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 138 miles.
The longest mapped route from Harrison, AR covers 138 miles and takes approximately 3h 8m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.
The average route from Harrison, AR runs about 105 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Harrison, AR include Sherwood, AR, Little Rock, AR, North Little Rock, AR and Fort Smith, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Harrison, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,217
Median Income
$40,568
Median Home Value
$165,000
Median Age
41.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Harrison, AR
Harrison is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. It has the unfortunate distinction of being labeled as the most racist town in the United States.
Harrison has an active, living downtown square anchored by the county courthouse and surrounded by local businesses. Old men meet on the park benches to woodcarve and shoot the breeze; young people flock to My Best Friends Closet to look for hip secondhand clothing. And, for whatever reason, far-right hate groups come out of the closet unashamedly. But that notwithstanding, you can have a fancy dinner at Bottini's, buy your medicine at the Alexander's drugstore (they live just above it!), and shop for anything from furniture to antiques to health food. 1 Lyric Theatre. The 1929 Lyric Movie Theater on the downtown square was purchased in 1999 and renovated into a performance venue by the Ozarks Arts Council. You can regularly catch classic movies, musical acts, musical theatre, and college activities and classes being held there. You can rent it for your own special events as well (phenomenally cheaply). (updated Feb 2021) Mystic Caverns. Tucked away in the rolling hills just north of the Buffalo River (and Pruitt, AR), these are two caves (about 150 feet under the ground). Twin Falls (Triple Falls) (Camp Orr Boy Scout Camp). A lovely twin waterfall that in high water turns into a triple falls. (updated Feb 2020)
Many visitors and residents enjoy the Ozark Mountains and the Buffalo National River nearby. Hiking trails, canoe rentals, camping and RV areas, and the like are all located within just a few miles. For hiking information, check out Tim and Pam Ernst's hiking guides. Branson, Missouri, is a half hour to the north of Harrison. Whether you want to see a show, go outlet shopping, visit a theme park, or eat at a great restaurant, there are many options there.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 117 Hwy 43e, ☏ +1 870 741-3636.
1 Boone County Airport (HRO IATA). Southern Airways Express from Dallas/Fort Worth and Memphis
Travel tips adapted from Harrison (Arkansas) 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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