I 40 east--route up to Branson?
If traveling east on I 40 and wanting to visit hot springs NP in Arkansas and Branson Missouri, then heading east to Littlerock, nashville, etc. What's the best route from I 40 up to Branson?
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If you are heading east from the OKC area, I would take I-44 (toll) to Springfield and US 65 down to Branson as noted above. OR, take I-40 to Ft Smith, I-49 north to Springdale, US 412 east to US 65, and north to Branson.
After Branson, then take US 65 down to I-40 to Little Rock. And after Little Rock, backtrack a little I-30 to US 70 to Hot Springs. Hot Springs is only about 60 miles from Little Rock. You could do Little Rock and then Hot Springs, or vice versa. That minimizes the mileage and backtracking to see all three. Then it is simply I-40 from Little Rock to Nashville.
After Branson, then take US 65 down to I-40 to Little Rock. And after Little Rock, backtrack a little I-30 to US 70 to Hot Springs. Hot Springs is only about 60 miles from Little Rock. You could do Little Rock and then Hot Springs, or vice versa. That minimizes the mileage and backtracking to see all three. Then it is simply I-40 from Little Rock to Nashville.
