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Economic Development: Transportation 
Arkansas' transportation network and central U.S. location make the state a strategic distribution center. Forrest City, located 45 miles west of Memphis and 89 miles east of Little Rock, is an excellent location for your transportation needs. HIGHWAYS:
Forrest City is located on Interstate 40, the most traveled interstate in the nation and a major thoroughfare from coast to coast. I-55 intersects I-40 35 miles to the east, and I-30 intersects I-40 85 miles to the west. Forrest City also hosts US Highway 70 and State Highways 1 and 284. Highway 284 is the state's first National Scenic By-way. AIRPORTS:
The Forrest City Municipal Airport has a 3,000-lighted runway. Memphis International Airport is 55 miles east. Little Rock National Airport is 89 miles west. Both of these airports are full-service airports served by commercial carriers, airfreight carriers, and charter services. MOTOR FREIGHT CARRIERS:
There are approximately eight motor freight carriers that serve the Forrest City area. Days Transit Time To:
RAIL:
A Union Pacific north/south main line runs through the industrial park. This line also intersects with a Union Pacific east/west main line 2 miles to the south. Days Transit Time To:
WATERWAYS:
The nearest port facility is Port of West Memphis on the Mississippi River. Other nearby Mississippi River ports include Helena, 55 miles south, and Memphis, 45 miles east. home |
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