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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Arkansas toll roads. Arkansas has NO toll roads statewide. All interstates and highways are toll-free. Beware of toll scams.}}
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> No toll roads - completely toll-free statewide<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> All interstates and highways toll-free<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> N/A - No tolls charged<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Traditional free highway system<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">No, you do not need to pay any tolls to drive in Arkansas.</strong> Arkansas has zero toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels anywhere in the state. All highways, interstates, and bridges are completely toll-free.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">⚠️ SCAM ALERT:</strong> Despite having no toll roads, Arkansas residents receive fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid toll fees. The Arkansas Attorney General's office warns these are scams - Arkansas has no toll roads, making all such messages fraudulent.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Arkansas continues to maintain its completely toll-free highway system, including all interstate highways (I-30, I-40, I-49, I-540, I-430). Past proposals for I-40 tolls were not implemented.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Arkansas operates one of the most comprehensive toll-free highway systems in the United States, with no tolls on any roads, bridges, or tunnels statewide.</p>
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Currently<strong> no toll roads exist in Arkansas</strong>.
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length in AR</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Dallas, TX to Little Rock, AR</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">142 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;"><strong>FREE</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Memphis, TN to Oklahoma border</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">277 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>FREE</strong></td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-49</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Louisiana border to Missouri border</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">207 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-540</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Fort Smith to Bentonville</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">87 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-430</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Little Rock bypass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">17 miles</td>
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== How to pay toll in Arkansas ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Arkansas has historically funded highway construction and maintenance through traditional methods including federal highway funds, state gas taxes, and general revenue bonds rather than user-pay toll systems.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Since Arkansas has no toll roads, your only travel costs will be fuel. However, when traveling to neighboring states, you may encounter tolls:</p>
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<li>No electronic toll tags needed for Arkansas travel</li>
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<li>Calculate fuel costs only using gas price calculators</li>
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<li>All roads, bridges, and tunnels are free to use</li>
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<li>Texas: TxTag system on various toll roads</li>
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<li>Oklahoma: PikePass system on Oklahoma Turnpikes</li>
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<li>Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri: Limited or no toll facilities</li>
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You cannot pay tolls by cash or coins on all toll roads. To save time on people having to stop to pay cash, many toll road gantries have electronic tag readers.  Check out the [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/toll-tags-states-usa list of states that charge tolls and their payment methods].
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate trip costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Arkansas and connecting states, use TollGuru Arkansas trip calculator</p>
  
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You can calculate accurate trip costs - which includes both tolls and fuel expenses - to travel across the US states using '''TollGuru Trip Calculator'''. It also shows the cheapest, fastest and other optimal routes to your destination along with toll plaza(s) location enroute, payment methods and more.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Scam Resurgence:</strong></p>
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<li>February 2025: Arkansas Attorney General warned of renewed toll scam text messages</li>
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<li>Scammers pose as toll service providers claiming unpaid toll fees</li>
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<li>All such messages are fraudulent - Arkansas has no toll roads</li>
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<li>Report scam texts to Arkansas Attorney General's office</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Highway Infrastructure Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>Continued improvements to I-30, I-40, and I-49 corridors remain toll-free</li>
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<li>Arkansas Highway Plan maintains commitment to toll-free transportation</li>
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<li>No pending legislation to introduce toll roads</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Historical Context:</strong></p>
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<li>Past I-40 toll proposals (2014-2017) were not implemented</li>
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<li>Arkansas Legislature maintains preference for traditional highway funding</li>
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<li>Regional Mobility Authority legislation allows toll roads but none have been built</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Travel Corridors - All Toll-Free:</strong></p>
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<li>I-30 Corridor: Connects Dallas/Fort Worth to Little Rock - completely toll-free in Arkansas</li>
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<li>I-40 Corridor: Major east-west route from Memphis to Oklahoma - toll-free throughout Arkansas</li>
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<li>I-49 Corridor: North-south route connecting Louisiana to Missouri - toll-free in Arkansas</li>
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<li>Future I-57: Planned designation for US-67 from North Little Rock north - will remain toll-free</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">State Highway System:</strong></p>
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<li>US Highway system: All routes toll-free</li>
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<li>Arkansas State Highways: Complete toll-free network</li>
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<li>Bridges and overpasses: No tolls on any structure statewide</li>
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<li>Local roads and city streets: Maintained by municipalities, toll-free</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Arkansas travel costs: Fuel only - no tolls anywhere</li>
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<li>Cross-country trips: Significant savings avoiding toll states</li>
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<li>Commercial traffic: Arkansas offers toll-free alternatives to expensive toll corridors</li>
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<li>East-West: I-40 provides toll-free connection across the entire state</li>
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<li>North-South: I-49 and future I-57 provide toll-free north-south travel</li>
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<li>Regional connections: All state and US highways connect to neighboring states toll-free</li>
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<li>Never respond to text messages claiming Arkansas toll debts</li>
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<li>Arkansas has NO toll roads - all such messages are fraudulent</li>
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<li>Report scam texts to Arkansas Attorney General's office</li>
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<li>Do not click links or provide payment information</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Arkansas has zero toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels anywhere in the state. All highways, interstates, bridges, and roads are completely toll-free.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What should I do if I receive a toll scam text?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Do not respond or click any links. Report the scam to the Arkansas Attorney General's office through their robocall reporting form. Since Arkansas has no toll roads, any toll-related messages are fraudulent.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Will Arkansas ever have toll roads?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">While Arkansas has legislation allowing Regional Mobility Authorities to build toll roads, no projects have been implemented. Past proposals (like I-40 tolls) were not pursued. Arkansas continues to maintain its toll-free highway system.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need any toll transponders for Arkansas travel?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No transponders are needed for Arkansas travel. However, if you're traveling to neighboring states with toll roads (Texas, Oklahoma), you may want to consider their respective toll systems.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">How does Arkansas fund its highways without tolls?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Arkansas funds highways through federal highway funds, state fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and general revenue bonds. This traditional funding model has maintained the state's commitment to toll-free travel.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Arkansas</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Entire state toll-free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Tennessee</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Entire state toll-free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mississippi</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Entire state toll-free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Louisiana</td>
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Arkansas Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: No toll roads - completely toll-free statewide
Coverage: All interstates and highways toll-free
Currency: N/A - No tolls charged
Technology: Traditional free highway system
Operators: Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Arkansas? 2025 Update

No, you do not need to pay any tolls to drive in Arkansas. Arkansas has zero toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels anywhere in the state. All highways, interstates, and bridges are completely toll-free.

⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Despite having no toll roads, Arkansas residents receive fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid toll fees. The Arkansas Attorney General's office warns these are scams - Arkansas has no toll roads, making all such messages fraudulent.

2025 Update: Arkansas continues to maintain its completely toll-free highway system, including all interstate highways (I-30, I-40, I-49, I-540, I-430). Past proposals for I-40 tolls were not implemented.

Arkansas Highway System: Toll-Free Travel

Arkansas operates one of the most comprehensive toll-free highway systems in the United States, with no tolls on any roads, bridges, or tunnels statewide.

Major Toll-Free Interstate Highways (2025)

Interstate Route Length in AR Toll Cost
I-30 Dallas, TX to Little Rock, AR 142 miles FREE
I-40 Memphis, TN to Oklahoma border 277 miles FREE
I-49 Louisiana border to Missouri border 207 miles FREE
I-540 Fort Smith to Bentonville 87 miles FREE
I-430 Little Rock bypass 17 miles FREE

Why Arkansas Has No Tolls

Arkansas has historically funded highway construction and maintenance through traditional methods including federal highway funds, state gas taxes, and general revenue bonds rather than user-pay toll systems.

How to Pay for Arkansas Travel

Since Arkansas has no toll roads, your only travel costs will be fuel. However, when traveling to neighboring states, you may encounter tolls:

1. Fuel Costs Only in Arkansas:

  • No electronic toll tags needed for Arkansas travel
  • Calculate fuel costs only using gas price calculators
  • All roads, bridges, and tunnels are free to use

2. When Traveling to Neighboring States:

  • Texas: TxTag system on various toll roads
  • Oklahoma: PikePass system on Oklahoma Turnpikes
  • Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri: Limited or no toll facilities

To calculate trip costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Arkansas and connecting states, use TollGuru Arkansas trip calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Toll Scam Resurgence:

  • February 2025: Arkansas Attorney General warned of renewed toll scam text messages
  • Scammers pose as toll service providers claiming unpaid toll fees
  • All such messages are fraudulent - Arkansas has no toll roads
  • Report scam texts to Arkansas Attorney General's office

Highway Infrastructure Updates:

  • Continued improvements to I-30, I-40, and I-49 corridors remain toll-free
  • Arkansas Highway Plan maintains commitment to toll-free transportation
  • No pending legislation to introduce toll roads

Historical Context:

  • Past I-40 toll proposals (2014-2017) were not implemented
  • Arkansas Legislature maintains preference for traditional highway funding
  • Regional Mobility Authority legislation allows toll roads but none have been built

Arkansas Highway Information

Major Travel Corridors - All Toll-Free:

  • I-30 Corridor: Connects Dallas/Fort Worth to Little Rock - completely toll-free in Arkansas
  • I-40 Corridor: Major east-west route from Memphis to Oklahoma - toll-free throughout Arkansas
  • I-49 Corridor: North-south route connecting Louisiana to Missouri - toll-free in Arkansas
  • Future I-57: Planned designation for US-67 from North Little Rock north - will remain toll-free

State Highway System:

  • US Highway system: All routes toll-free
  • Arkansas State Highways: Complete toll-free network
  • Bridges and overpasses: No tolls on any structure statewide
  • Local roads and city streets: Maintained by municipalities, toll-free

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Arkansas travel costs: Fuel only - no tolls anywhere
  • Cross-country trips: Significant savings avoiding toll states
  • Commercial traffic: Arkansas offers toll-free alternatives to expensive toll corridors

Travel Routes:

  • East-West: I-40 provides toll-free connection across the entire state
  • North-South: I-49 and future I-57 provide toll-free north-south travel
  • Regional connections: All state and US highways connect to neighboring states toll-free

Avoiding Toll Scams:

  • Never respond to text messages claiming Arkansas toll debts
  • Arkansas has NO toll roads - all such messages are fraudulent
  • Report scam texts to Arkansas Attorney General's office
  • Do not click links or provide payment information

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any toll roads in Arkansas?

No, Arkansas has zero toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels anywhere in the state. All highways, interstates, bridges, and roads are completely toll-free.

What should I do if I receive a toll scam text?

Do not respond or click any links. Report the scam to the Arkansas Attorney General's office through their robocall reporting form. Since Arkansas has no toll roads, any toll-related messages are fraudulent.

Will Arkansas ever have toll roads?

While Arkansas has legislation allowing Regional Mobility Authorities to build toll roads, no projects have been implemented. Past proposals (like I-40 tolls) were not pursued. Arkansas continues to maintain its toll-free highway system.

Do I need any toll transponders for Arkansas travel?

No transponders are needed for Arkansas travel. However, if you're traveling to neighboring states with toll roads (Texas, Oklahoma), you may want to consider their respective toll systems.

How does Arkansas fund its highways without tolls?

Arkansas funds highways through federal highway funds, state fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and general revenue bonds. This traditional funding model has maintained the state's commitment to toll-free travel.

Arkansas vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Arkansas No tolls $0.00 Entire state toll-free
Tennessee No tolls $0.00 Entire state toll-free
Mississippi No tolls $0.00 Entire state toll-free
Louisiana Limited tolls $3.00 (Causeway) 2 bridges only
Texas Extensive toll system $0.05-0.25/mile Major metro areas
Oklahoma Turnpike system $0.03-0.15/mile Major highways
Missouri Minimal tolls $2.00 (1 bridge) 1 bridge only

Useful Links & Resources

Arkansas Transportation Information:

  • Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT): (501) 569-2000
  • IDrive Arkansas: Real-time traffic and road conditions
  • Arkansas Road Conditions: 511 or dial 511
  • Arkansas Travel Information: (800) ARKANSAS

Scam Reporting:

  • Arkansas Attorney General's Office: Report toll scam texts
  • Federal Trade Commission: Report fraud at ftc.gov/complaint
  • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov

Neighboring State Toll Information:

  • US Toll Guide - Complete guide to toll roads in neighboring states
  • Texas TxTag Information: For travel into Texas toll areas
  • Oklahoma PikePass: For Oklahoma Turnpike travel
  • Louisiana Toll Information: Limited to specific bridges

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