Origin
Dierks, AR
Afternoon in Dierks on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
140.8 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
The drive from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Avenue, East 4th Street, Massey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Dierks, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 140.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Avenue | — | — |
| East 4th Street | — | — |
| Massey Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 278 | — | — |
| HIghway 278 | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
| Bishop Street | — | — |
| Issac C Perkins Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dierks, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Avenue
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East 4th Street
4
Continue on Massey Avenue
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Massey Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 278/State Highway 4/State Highway 26
492 ft
·
8 sec
·
US Highway 278/State Highway 4/State Highway 26
6
Continue on US HIghway 278/State Highway 4
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US HIghway 278/State Highway 4
7
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 4th Street
9
Turn left onto Bishop Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bishop Street
10
Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Issac C Perkins Bypass
11
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
13
At the end of the road, turn right
26 mi
·
38 min
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto West 23rd Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 23rd Street
17
Continue on South Main Street
21 mi
·
31 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn left onto East 6th Street
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 6th Street
19
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Maple Street
20
Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
21
Continue on US Highway 82
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 82
22
Continue on West Antigo Street
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West Antigo Street
23
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
24
Turn left
31 mi
·
34 min
25
Take the exit straight
4.5 mi
·
5 min
26
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
27
Keep slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction City Highway
29
Continue on Barnett Drive
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Barnett Drive
30
Continue on Junction City Highway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Junction City Highway
31
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Dierks, AR, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Dierks, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Dierks, AR
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Dierks, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Dierks, AR · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Dierks, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$21.26 one way
$42.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in New Caledonia on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Avenue, East 4th Street, Massey Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Dierks, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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