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I copied this, with a few updates, from what I did a couple of years ago. Hope this helps!
Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, AR along I-30 about 70 miles SW of Little Rock. You will be concerned with Exits 73 (Caddo Valley) and 78 (Arkadelphia). The game is in Cliff Harris Stadium at Benson-Williams Field - https://goo.gl/maps/yk6e9YoWyihPodAc7. Here is an older FAQ for some things you need to know about attending a game at the stadium: https://obutigers.com/documents/2018/8/30//A_Z_Fan_Guide.pdf?id=617
Getting Here
Driving - https://goo.gl/maps/qhhPY47uK6GmquzY8
Google shows a drive of about 8-9hrs, so stock up on road trip snacks and music! Basically I-29 -> I-49 from KC through NW Arkansas, then I-40 to I-30 through Little Rock. If you want a prettier drive in the country, skip Little Rock and come down Arkansas 7 from Russellville: https://goo.gl/maps/Es1EAUsUUSm9vGyS7
Flying
The closest airport is Little Rock (LIT). It looks like flights from Kansas City to Little Rock are running around $420 right now. It's about 70 miles from the airport to Arkadelphia, so plan on getting a rental car at the airport. If you can do the 9hrs in a car, that seems to be the much better option. If you are flying yourself, we have a decent general aviation airport on the south side of town - KADF: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KADF (5000ft runway, JET A and 100LL self serve) No car rental places, so have a friend in town!
Staying Here
When looking for hotels in the area, search for rooms in "Caddo Valley", not Arkadelphia. The road that goes past the stadium (AR-8) is actually the road from Caddo Valley to Arkadelphia, so this isn't an issue. There is the usual smattering of local and national chains at all prices.
Best Options:
Holiday Inn Express - https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpres...xs/hoteldetail
Fairfield Inn and Suites - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotel...phia/overview/
These are the newest in town. The Fairfield being one of the rare ones that is listed as being in Arkadelphia, not Caddo Valley. The Fairfield has a Tesla charger and a Level 2 charger if that's a consideration for you: https://www.plugshare.com/location/342552
Interesting Option: DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge
A little further out at 20 minutes from the stadium, this is a resort lodge with a restaurant and a great view of DeGray Lake - just be sure to ask for a lake-view room. The rooms are nothing to write home about, but you can't beat the environment. They also have sunset and owl/bald eagle spotting cruises on the lake this weekend. https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/p...cilities/lodge
Avoid: Pioneer Inn and College Inn Motels
These are more "long term" motels that kinda caters to folks who can't get an apartment. Mostly because no landlord wants them. It beats being homeless I guess.
Eating Here
There are the usual blend of fast food chains with some interesting local places thrown in. I'll separate them by exit/town. The Walmart is Exit 73.
Caddo Valley (Exit 73)
National Chains - Cracker Barrel, McDonald's, Waffle House, Taco Bell, Flying Burger
Local - Fat Boys: Pretty good BBQ and deserts. Not "best in Arkansas" or anything, but if you want some local flavor, it's a good bet; The Front Porch: Not a restaurant, but some very good homemade desserts that's close to Holiday Inn Express; The Fish Net: Don't expect haute cuisine, but it's pretty decent seafood
Arkadelphia (Exit 78)
National Chains - Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, Andy's, Chicken Express, Subway (2 locations), Dunkin Donuts, KFC
Local - Arkadelphia (Downtown)
Arkadelphia has a small, approximately 4 square block downtown. About 5 minutes from the stadium.
Local - El Parian: Cheap Mexican, not bad; Tasteful Hibachi: Sushi, hibachi and the like. Not award winning, but fresh; Slim and Shorty's: Burgers, sandwiches, fish, you name it; Java Primo: Coffee house with a good sized menu. Skip the cake though; 67 Grill: Big burgers, sandwiches, nachos. Kinda salty to my taste, but lots of folks like them; Los Agaves Mexican: Typical small town Mexican. Clean and tasty
Pizza
You can get pizza delivered by Domino's and Pizza Hut. Little Caesar's is also in Arkadelphia for pick-up.
About Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia is a small town of about 10k halfway between Little Rock and Texarkana on I-30. European settlement started around 1809, and the town got the name of Arkadelphia on 1839. There is no firm documentation at to why we changed from Blakelytown to Arkadelphia, but it's most likely just the what is seems. Arka- from the state name and -delphia from the Greek. There are a couple of small manufacturers around town, and the two universities of course. It's the "big town" for about a 20 mile radius of small farm communities. We are also going to be getting a new Hostess baking factory, but that's what passes for "big news" around here.