Origin
Barling, AR
Morning in Barling on Monday
Local time
9:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barling, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
250.9 mi
404 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
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6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barling, AR
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New Caledonia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barling, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 250.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 270, US 71, AR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on US 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.5 miles from Barling, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 17m highway drive covering 250.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 270 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 miles on US 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and US 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward AR 549 South
Navigation decision point
Toward AR 549 South
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 71 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 71 South
4
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward AR 88
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 88
5
124.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
156.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 | 67.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 71 | 50 mi | 59m |
| AR 7 | 33.3 mi | 49m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| Central Avenue | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| Caddo Street | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Junction City Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| AR 549 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barling, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on AR 22
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Fort Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward AR 549 South
3
Continue on AR 549
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
AR 549
4
Keep slight left at fork
501 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 71 South
5
Turn left onto US 71
50 mi
·
59 min
·
US 71
6
Turn left onto US 270
64 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 270
7
Take the exit onto US 270
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 270
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward AR 88
9
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn slight right onto AR 88
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Higdon Ferry Road
11
Take the ramp
206 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto AR 7
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Avenue
13
Continue on AR 7
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Central Avenue
14
Continue on US 67; AR 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
15
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Caddo Street
16
Turn slight right onto AR 7; AR 8
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
AR 7; AR 8
17
Turn right onto AR 7
24 mi
·
36 min
·
AR 7
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 79B; AR 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Buren Street
19
Turn left onto AR 7
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Adams Avenue
20
Continue on AR 7
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
21
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Barnett Drive
22
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Junction City Highway
23
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
24
Arrive at destination
Caledonia Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.5 miles from Barling, AR, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Caledonia, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barling, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barling, AR
This is one driving day of about 250.9 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barling, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 270 for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.5 mi from Barling, AR · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Barling, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 270 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 miles.
Arriving in New Caledonia, AR
The final approach into New Caledonia, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Caledonia, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.36 one way
$76.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $42.07 | $84.14 |
| premium | $4.61 | $45.54 | $91.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.74 | $111.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.34 | $12.04 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.13 | $16.06 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Caledonia, AR
Morning in New Caledonia on Monday
Local time
9:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barling, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 250.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 270, US 71, AR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.5 miles from Barling, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Barling, AR to New Caledonia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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