Did you know? Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is America's fastest-growing metro outside the Sun Belt. Home to Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt!
Arkansas State Police Offices
Northwest Arkansas (NWA)Fastest Growing
Little Rock Metro AreaState Capital
Little Rock
Little Rock Metro / Central Arkansas
Troop HQ
5 cities30-60 min
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North Little Rock
North Little Rock / Northeast Metro
Branch
5 cities25-45 min
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Conway
Conway / Faulkner County
Branch
5 cities20-40 min
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Benton
Benton / Saline County
Branch
6 cities20-40 min
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Cabot
Cabot / Lonoke County
Branch
7 cities20-35 min
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Lowell
Northwest Arkansas / Benton County
Troop HQ
15 cities30-60 min
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Fort Smith Area
Special Features
Booming NWA
Bentonville (Walmart HQ), Springdale (Tyson Foods), Rogers - Fastest-growing metro. Added 34 people/day 2010-2024.
Universities
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), Arkansas State (Jonesboro), UCA (Conway) - Strong student populations.
Ozark Mountains
Eureka Springs (Victorian resort), Hot Springs (historic spa) - Mountain roads require special skills.
AR License Requirements
Permit Age
14
Years (youngest!)
Provisional
16
Years minimum
Practice Hours
60
Hours (10 at night)
Holding Period
6
Months
Full License
18
Years minimum