Arkansas Scenic Byways Map: All 12 Routes By Designation

Arkansas has 12 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 1,027 miles of road. The longest is the Great River Road, running roughly 374 mapped miles. This interactive map plots every Arkansas scenic byway — filter by designation, search any town or address, and click a route for its details.

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All-American Roads

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National Scenic Byways

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Route data: US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers (geo.dot.gov). Location search by OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for reference only – check current conditions before travelling.

How to use the Arkansas scenic byways map

The map opens framed on Arkansas. Each line is one scenic byway, coloured by designation. Zoom with the scroll wheel, click any route to see its name, designation, administering agency and mapped length, and use the designation checkboxes or the name filter to focus on the routes you want. Some byways continue across the state line — their full mapped length is shown.

Scenic byways in Arkansas

Every scenic byway recorded in Arkansas, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.

Scenic byway	Designation	Mapped length
Great River Road	National Scenic Byway	374 mi
Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway	State Scenic Byway	314 mi
Crowley’s Ridge Parkway	National Scenic Byway	196 mi
Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway	Local / Other	36 mi
Sylamore Scenic Byway	Local / Other	25 mi
St. Francis Scenic Byway	Local / Other	24 mi
Mount Magazine Scenic Byway	Local / Other	24 mi
Pig Trail Scenic Byway	Local / Other	17 mi
Talimena Scenic Drive	National Scenic Byway	16 mi
Bienville Trace Scenic Byway	State Scenic Byway	0 mi
River Road Scenic Byway	State Scenic Byway	0 mi
Mountain Gateway Scenic Byway	State Scenic Byway	0 mi

Byway designations in Arkansas

National Scenic Byway × 3 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 4 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Local / Other × 5 — a locally designated or back-country route

Planning a scenic drive in Arkansas

Start with the headline routes. The state’s National Scenic Byways — Great River Road, Crowley’s Ridge Parkway, Talimena Scenic Drive — are a strong starting point. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our Arkansas campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the Arkansas cycling map.

Scenic byways in neighbouring states

Crossing a state line? Continue the trip with Missouri scenic byways, Tennessee scenic byways, Mississippi scenic byways, Louisiana scenic byways, Texas scenic byways, Oklahoma scenic byways, or return to the national US scenic byways map.

About this data

Route data comes from the US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers at geo.dot.gov, harmonised into a single dataset. It reflects what the transportation agencies publish and may lag local designations. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for planning only — check current road conditions before you travel.

Arkansas scenic byways: frequently asked questions

How many scenic byways does Arkansas have?

This map shows 12 scenic byways in Arkansas, covering about 1,027 mapped miles.

What is the longest scenic byway in Arkansas?

The Great River Road is the longest, at roughly 374 mapped miles.

Does Arkansas have any All-American Roads?

Arkansas has no All-American Roads in this dataset, but it does have 3 National Scenic Byways and a wider set of state-designated routes.

Daniel ODonohue

About the Author

I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.