Just north of the Arkansas River Valley, in the scenic foothills of the Ozarks, Arkansas Highway 92 offers an easygoing but pleasant drive between Springfield and Center Ridge. This 8-mile segment may not be the longest route we’ve driven, but it’s a great connector through rural Conway County and offers a few nice sights along the way—especially for those who enjoy wide views, winding turns, and small-town charm.
Our journey begins in the small community of Springfield, where Arkansas Highway 92 intersects with Springfield Road. Right after the start of the route, we cross Arkansas Highway 124, a local east-west corridor that serves the surrounding farmland. Springfield itself is a quiet spot, primarily residential, but you’ll notice a few churches and old storefronts that hint at its once more active role in regional agriculture. As we continue north, the landscape quickly opens up into rolling farmland bordered by patches of woods—a common and welcome sight in this part of central Arkansas.
After a few miles of solo travel through gently curving roads, Highway 92 merges with Arkansas Highway 9, forming a concurrency that continues for about 4.5 miles. This part of the route becomes more active, as Highway 9 is a key north-south corridor that connects several small towns and communities across the region. As we head toward Center Ridge, the elevation gently rises and the terrain becomes a bit more rugged, with pockets of forest creating shaded corridors along the roadside. For those interested in local stops, the area is dotted with farms, homesteads, and the occasional roadside stand depending on the season. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of deer or wild turkey in the tree lines.
The drive concludes in Center Ridge, a small but established community with roots in both agriculture and local trade. As we enter town, Highway 124 makes another appearance, intersecting again just before the concurrency of AR-9/92 comes to an end. Center Ridge is also home to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, a notable local landmark known for its annual spaghetti supper, one of the oldest continuous community events in Arkansas. While this particular segment ends at the junction of AR-9 and AR-92, the latter continues eastward toward Greers Ferry Lake, making this a good jumping-off point if you’re heading toward the water.
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