Arkansas Highway 4 (AR 4) is a designation for two state highways in Arkansas. One segment of 2.99 mi runs from the Oklahoma state line east to US 59/US 71 at Cove. A second segment of 22.1 mi runs from US 278 in McGehee east to Highway 1 at Rohwer. The two routes were formerly connected until a portion of approximately 230 mi was redesignated US 278 in 1998. The eastern segment is part of the Great River Road.

Route description

Oklahoma to Cove

Highway 4 begins at the Oklahoma state line as a continuation of OK-4 and runs east to Cove. The route then meets US 59/US 71 and ends. Highway 4 formerly continued along US 59/US 71 south to Wickes, then across the state along present US 278.

McGehee to Rowher

The route begins east of McGehee at US 65/US 165/US 278. Highway 4 winds east past the Delta Country Club and Trippe Holly Grove Cemetery before curving due east toward Arkansas City. The route runs east to Arkansas City. At Arkansas City, the route has its only spur route, which serves the historic part of town, while Highway 4 turns north. The highway runs along the Mississippi River briefly before terminating at Highway 1.

Major intersections

Arkansas City spur

Arkansas Highway 4 Spur is a spur of 1.04 mi in Arkansas City.

Former special routes

Camden business loop

Arkansas Highway 4 Business was a business route of 2.97 mi in Camden; it was renamed US 278B in the 1998 redesignation. The route began on Washington Street near the Camden Country Club and terminated at US 79B.

Camden spur

Arkansas Highway 4 Spur was a spur route in Camden, following the under-construction bypass. The route was redesignated as Highway 4 in 1976.

Warren business loop

Arkansas Highway 4 Business was a business route of 3.78 mi in Warren; it was renamed US 278B in the 1998 redesignation.