Let’s roll eastward for a short but charming run along Arkansas Highway 10, tracing just a mile and a half of blacktop from the Oklahoma border to the small town of Hackett. This stretch might be brief, but it’s a classic example of how Arkansas’s western edge blends rural calm with just enough activity to keep things interesting for travelers like us.
Starting right at the Oklahoma state line, Arkansas Highway 10 picks up where Oklahoma State Highway 120 leaves off. The transition is seamless — you might not even notice you’ve crossed a state boundary if not for the sign. As soon as we hit Arkansas pavement, the surroundings are classic river valley countryside: open fields and scattered trees that hint at the more forested terrain further east. There’s an ever-present view of gentle hills rolling in the distance, framing this slice of Sebastian County in a pastoral postcard.
As we cruise toward Hackett, roadside scenery includes small farm plots, a few outbuildings, and occasional glimpses of livestock grazing near the fence lines. It’s a quick ride, but watch for local traffic as this route serves as a convenient connector for residents heading in and out of town. Before long, we arrive on the outskirts of Hackett, a modest community that keeps to its small-town roots. Entering town, AR-10 passes a handful of local homes and small businesses, offering a snapshot of daily life in this corner of Arkansas.
Once in Hackett proper, Highway 10 intersects with Arkansas Highway 45, forming a local junction that guides traffic north toward Fort Smith or south deeper into the Natural State. While Hackett itself is a quiet stop, it’s a good point to refuel or grab a snack before tackling longer drives along Highway 10, which winds its way eastward through forested ridges and farm country all the way to Little Rock if you’re up for a bigger adventure.
So while today’s drive might be just a mile and a half on the map, it’s another little link in Arkansas’s web of scenic byways — a reminder that sometimes even the shortest stretches can reveal a state’s laid-back beauty.
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