Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Bentonville, AR

Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

344 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 344 miles and takes about 5h 28m 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 $46.72 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

172 miles from New Caledonia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 344 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Junction City Highway	0 mi	0m
Barnett Drive	0 mi	0m
US 167 North	0 mi	0m
Calion Highway	0 mi	0m
Lee Street	0 mi	0m
Sheridan Bypass	0 mi	0m
I 530 North	0 mi	0m
I 40 West	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Junction City Highway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Caledonia Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway

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Continue on Barnett Drive

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Continue on Junction City Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock

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Continue on Calion Highway

7

Merge slight left onto Lee Street

8

Turn left

9

Continue on Sheridan Bypass

10

Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

12

Keep slight left

13

Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

14

Continue straight

15

Keep slight left

16

Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

18

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

19

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

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Turn right onto North Main Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 172 miles from New Caledonia, AR.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 172 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Caledonia, AR

This is one driving day of about 344 miles and 5h 28m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

172 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bentonville, 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 Bentonville, AR.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 172 mi from New Caledonia, AR

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 172 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$46.72	$93.45
midgrade	$3.85	$52.14	$104.28
premium	$4.15	$56.20	$112.41
diesel	$3.75	$50.79	$101.57

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 344 miles and takes about 5h 28m 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 172 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 $46.72 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.