Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Evening in New Caledonia on Sunday
Local time
5:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Ashdown, AR
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
121.7 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Ashdown, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Ashdown, AR covers 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, Magnolia Highway, North State Line Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.60 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Ashdown, AR covers 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 29m 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 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.9 mi into trip
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~24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
50.1 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 82
Turn left onto US 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
105.5 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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US 59; US 71 / North State Line Avenue
Turn right onto US 59; US 71 / North State Line Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Magnolia Highway | 28.7 mi | 32m |
| North State Line Avenue | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| Junction City Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Hillsboro Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 79 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Ashdown, AR.
1
Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Junction City Highway
3
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Barnett Drive
4
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction City Highway
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge onto US 82
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 82
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto US 82B
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hillsboro Street
10
Continue on US 82
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Magnolia Highway
11
Turn right onto US 79; US 82
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 79; US 82
12
Turn left onto US 82
52 mi
·
59 min
·
US 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 51st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 51st Street
15
Turn right onto US 59; US 71
16 mi
·
20 min
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North State Line Avenue
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto East Main Street
83 ft
·
2 sec
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East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashdown, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Caledonia, 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 New Caledonia, AR
This is one driving day of about 121.7 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Caledonia, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.8 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 60.8 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashdown, AR
The final approach into Ashdown, 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 Ashdown, 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
$18.60 one way
$37.21 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.41 | $40.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
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: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Ashdown, AR
Evening in Ashdown on Sunday
Local time
5:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
17 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 29m 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 New Caledonia, AR to Ashdown, AR covers 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Magnolia Highway, North State Line Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.8 miles from New Caledonia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.60 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m 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 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from New Caledonia, AR to Ashdown, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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