Arkansas Highway 197

The first and longest section begins at AR 22 in Subiaco, and ends near Lake Dardanelle southwest of Tokalon.

The route heads towards the north, before taking a sharp turn towards the east near Wilkins, right at the intersection of AR 393.

The route heads more in a northeasterly direction for about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) before entering the town of Scranton, and intersecting AR 109.

The route continues east for about 7 miles (11 km) before reaching its northern terminus near Lake Dardanelle.

The route ends at Shoal Bay Recreation Area about 1.0 mile (1.6 km) north of New Blaine.