The drive from Glenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 129 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 7, Dr Martin Luther King Expressway, East Thompson Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on AR 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.48 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
64.5 miles from Glenwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 129 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Glenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 129 miles and takes about 3h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70B / Broadway Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 3h 10m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (AR 8): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70B / Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 70B / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|AR 8
Turn left onto AR 8
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip|~14m in|AR 8 / East Thompson Street
Enter roundabout onto AR 8 / East Thompson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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34.9 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AR 7
33.3 mi
49m
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
32.9 mi
37m
East Thompson Street
27 mi
46m
Caddo Street
13.4 mi
19m
Junction City Highway
9 mi
10m
AR 8
7.3 mi
12m
Van Buren Street
1.9 mi
3m
Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
AR 7
— 33.3 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
91 ft·6 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 70B
0.1 mi·15 sec·Broadway Street
3
Continue on US 70B; AR 8
0.3 mi·33 sec·Elm Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; AR 8
0.2 mi·22 sec·Elm Street
5
Turn left onto AR 8
7.3 mi·12 min·AR 8
6
Enter roundabout onto AR 8
158 ft·3 sec·East Thompson Street
7
Continue on AR 8
27 mi·46 min·East Thompson Street
8
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
527 ft·16 sec·North 10th Street
9
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
13 mi·19 min·Caddo Street
10
Turn slight right onto AR 7; AR 8
9.0 mi·13 min·AR 7; AR 8
11
Turn right onto AR 7
24 mi·36 min·AR 7
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 79B; AR 7
1.9 mi·3 min·Van Buren Street
13
Turn left onto AR 7
1.5 mi·2 min·North Adams Avenue
14
Continue on AR 7
33 mi·37 min·Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
15
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi·18 sec·Barnett Drive
16
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
9.0 mi·10 min·Junction City Highway
17
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Caledonia Road
18
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 64.5 miles from Glenwood, AR, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 28 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 39m
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 Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Glenwood, 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 AR 7 for about 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Glenwood, AR
· 1h 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 22.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.48 one way
$38.96 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.39
$42.77
premium
$4.56
$23.15
$46.31
diesel
$5.61
$28.48
$56.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.29
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.06
$8.26
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Glenwood, AR
Night
in Glenwood on Friday
Local time
9:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Caledonia, AR
Night
in New Caledonia on Friday
Local time
9:28 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
4 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
3h 10m 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 Glenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 129 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 7, Dr Martin Luther King Expressway, East Thompson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 miles from Glenwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.48 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Glenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 3h 10m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (AR 8): Navigation decision point.
The route from Glenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
