The drive from Greenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 241.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m 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 $36.44 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
120.6 miles from Greenwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 241.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 241.3 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 26 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 0.2 miles in near AR 10 / West Center Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 10 / West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Old Hackett Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AR 10 / West Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 10 / West Center Street
Turn right onto AR 10 / West Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Old Hackett Road
Turn left onto Old Hackett Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|AR 10 / West Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 10 / West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|US 71
Turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
5
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 270
67.8 mi
1h 20m
US 71
44.5 mi
51m
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
North 10th Street
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 10
0.1 mi·20 sec·West Center Street
3
Turn left onto Old Hackett Road
526 ft·24 sec·Old Hackett Road
4
Turn left onto AR 10
0.3 mi·36 sec·South Coker Street
5
Turn right onto AR 10
0.3 mi·27 sec·West Elm Street
6
Continue on AR 10
1.6 mi·2 min·Excelsior Road
7
Turn left onto US 71
45 mi·51 min·US 71
8
Turn left onto US 270
64 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 270
9
Take the exit onto US 270
3.7 mi·4 min·US 270
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward AR 88
11
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft·5 sec
12
Turn slight right onto AR 88
1.4 mi·2 min·Higdon Ferry Road
13
Take the ramp
206 ft·5 sec
14
Merge onto AR 7
7.1 mi·8 min·Central Avenue
15
Continue on AR 7
20 mi·22 min·Central Avenue
16
Continue on US 67; AR 7
3.8 mi·5 min·North 10th Street
17
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
13 mi·19 min·Caddo Street
18
Turn slight right onto AR 7; AR 8
9.0 mi·13 min·AR 7; AR 8
19
Turn right onto AR 7
24 mi·36 min·AR 7
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 79B; AR 7
1.9 mi·3 min·Van Buren Street
21
Turn left onto AR 7
1.5 mi·2 min·North Adams Avenue
22
Continue on AR 7
33 mi·37 min·Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
23
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi·18 sec·Barnett Drive
24
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
9.0 mi·10 min·Junction City Highway
25
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Caledonia Road
26
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 120.6 miles from Greenwood, AR, or about 2h 25m 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 53 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.6 miles or 2h 25m 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 12m
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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 241.3 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Greenwood, 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 120.6 mi from Greenwood, AR
· 2h 25m 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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 116.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.44 one way
$72.88 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$40.00
$80.01
premium
$4.56
$43.31
$86.62
diesel
$5.61
$53.28
$106.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.4
0
$25.34
$11.58
Efficient EV
60.3
0
$21.11
$9.65
EV Truck/SUV
96.5
1
$33.78
$15.44
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Greenwood, AR
Late night
in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Caledonia, AR
Late night
in New Caledonia on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
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
1 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 6m 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 Greenwood, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 241.3 miles and takes about 5h 6m 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 120.6 miles from Greenwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.44 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 6m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 10 / West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Old Hackett Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AR 10 / West Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenwood, 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.
