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ClarksvilleClarksville, Arkansas
Half a day to one night: the Oark General Store and the Peach Festival are the draws; skip if you are not driving I-40.
Clarksville is a small River Valley town on I-40 between Fort Smith and Little Rock. Its main reasons to stop are the historic Oark General Store (22 mi north) and the late-July Johnson County Peach Festival. Most travellers pass through in 30 minutes unless they plan a meal at Oark or time the festival.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct (mild weather); late July for the Peach Festival
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid, except for the festival)
- Airports
- FSM · 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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Clarksville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Clarksville, 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
- SafetyClarksville is a low-crime 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
- 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.
- AirportFSM Fort Smith Regional Airport (About 89 km (55 mi) west on I-40; limited flights.).FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport (About 55 mi (89 km) west on I-40; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a diner$2–3
- Budget bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · 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
- FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport (About 89 km (55 mi) west on I-40; limited flights.) · LIT Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 161 km (100 mi) east on I-40; more flight options.)FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport (About 55 mi (89 km) west on I-40; limited flights.) · LIT Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 100 mi (161 km) east on I-40; more flight options.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Care*
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Clarksville: 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
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Car is essential. The town is walkable in a few blocks, but Oark General Store is 22 mi north on winding roads. Greyhound stops on the outskirts.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oark General Store
goDoor to door: About 40 min each way
Drive 22 mi north on AR-103 and AR-21
Oldest continuously operating store in Arkansas; cafe with home cooking. Check closing time.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive about 20 min west on I-40
Wineries and vineyards on the Arkansas Wine Trail.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive west on I-40, about 55 min
Historic fort, trolley museum and the Arkansas River Trail.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive west on I-40, about 40 min
Historic downtown and the Frisco Depot.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive east on I-40, about 25 min
Lake Dardanelle State Park and Arkansas Tech University.
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-40 corridor
Chain motels near exits 55–58; best for one night on a road trip.
Downtown Clarksville
A few independent inns and B&Bs; quieter but fewer options.
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
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Greyhound bus (one way, Fort Smith–Clarksville)2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Gas for a round trip to Oark General Store1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$40 |
| Trip total≈ US$220 per person per day, bed included | US$440 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a diner | $2–3 |
| Lunch at Oark General Store cafe | $8–12 |
| Motel room (chain, I-40) | $70–120 |
| Gallon of gas | $3–4 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Oark General Store closes early (check hours; often by 17:00).Oark General Store closes early (check hours; often by 5:00 PM).
- Peach Festival dates vary each year; confirm on the Johnson County website.
- No Uber or Lyft coverage is reliable; plan your own transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Greyhound Fort Smith → Clarksville: about $25, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi from I-40 exit to downtown: $10–15
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 Clarksville. 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: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (mild weather); late July for the Peach Festival · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid, except for the festival) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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