Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Late night in New Caledonia on Wednesday
Local time
2:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Austin, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
196.3 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
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6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Austin, AR
Elsie Soto
Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Austin, AR covers 196.3 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, US 167 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.65 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
98.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 196.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Junction City Highway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Austin, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barnett Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 167 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Calion Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 530 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Junction City Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Austin, AR.
1
Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Junction City Highway
3
Continue on Barnett Drive
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Barnett Drive
4
Continue on Junction City Highway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
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Junction City Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
6
Continue on Calion Highway
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Calion Highway
7
Merge slight left onto Lee Street
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Lee Street
8
Turn left
36 mi
·
44 min
9
Continue on Sheridan Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Sheridan Bypass
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
15 mi
·
16 min
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I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
12
Keep slight left
28 mi
·
29 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 65 North, US 65B South
14
Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
15
Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
16
Continue on South Broadview Street
12 mi
·
16 min
·
South Broadview Street
17
Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 65
18
Continue on North Broadview Street
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Broadview Street
19
Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
20
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left
6.2 mi
·
10 min
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 9
23
Turn sharp left onto Austin Road
121 ft
·
5 sec
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Austin Road
24
Arrive at your destination
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 98.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, 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 196.3 miles and 4h 9m.
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.
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 98.1 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 98.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austin, AR
The final approach into Austin, 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 Austin, 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
$29.65 one way
$59.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.23 | $70.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Austin, AR
Late night in Austin on Wednesday
Local time
2:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
4h 9m 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 New Caledonia, AR to Austin, AR covers 196.3 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, US 167 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.1 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 $29.65 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Austin, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Caledonia, AR to Austin, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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