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ArkadelphiaArkadelphia, Arkansas
Half a day: walk the college campuses and grab lunch, then head to DeGray Lake or continue on I-30. Not a base.
Arkadelphia is a small college town on I-30 between Little Rock and Texarkana. Two universities give it a livelier main street than most towns its size, but the real draw is DeGray Lake State Park 15 minutes north. Most travellers use it as a quick stop or a lake weekend.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airport
- LIT
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Arkadelphia911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Arkadelphia Police (non-emergency)870-246-4545
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arkadelphia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 870-246-4545 Arkadelphia Police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLIT Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 1 h 15 min drive east on I-30).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (drip)$2–4
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner$8–14
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–7
- Budget bedMotel / budget chain room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel / budget chain room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel / budget chain room, a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LIT Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 1 h 15 min drive east on I-30)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arkadelphia: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is walkable only along the main street (University Ave / 6th St). I-30 runs past the north edge.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
DeGray Lake State Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north on AR-7, about 15 min
Swimming, hiking, mountain biking, lodge dining. Park entry is free.
Hot Springs National Park
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Drive east on US-67 / AR-7, about 45 min
Bathhouse Row, hiking, and the tower. A full day.
Little Rock
goDoor to door: About 1 h 20 min
Drive east on I-30, about 1 h 15 min
Clinton Presidential Library, River Market, museums.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-30 corridor (Malvern Rd)
Chain hotels near the interstate; easiest for a one-night stop.
DeGray Lake State Park
Resort lodge and cabins; book ahead in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car per day (economy, no insurance)2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| Gas for 100 miles1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$48 |
| Trip total≈ US$262 per person per day, bed included | US$523 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and rental car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (drip) | $2–4 |
| Lunch at a diner | $8–14 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $15–30 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–7 |
| Gas (per US gallon)check | $3–4 |
| Amtrak ticket Arkadelphia → Little Rockcheck | $15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- DeGray Lake Resort lodge and cabins fill up on summer weekends; book weeks ahead.
- Amtrak station has no staffed ticket counter; buy online or on the train.
- College football Saturdays in autumn mean heavier traffic on University Ave.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Arkadelphia Police (non-emergency)
- 870-246-4545
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Arkadelphia Police (non-emergency)870-246-4545
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. For international visitors: consulates in Houston or Atlanta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amtrak Arkadelphia → Little Rock: about $15–25, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi from Arkadelphia to DeGray Lake: about $25–35 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arkadelphia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for DeGray Lake State Park, Reynolds Planetarium, and the two university campuses.
- Eat pages with verified hours and last orders.
- Amtrak station page with departure times and parking info.
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