Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Afternoon in New Caledonia on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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6h 28m
Distance
296.3 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
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New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Berryville, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Berryville, AR covers 296.3 miles and takes about 6h 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 $45.30 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
148.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 296.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Berryville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Berryville, AR.
Start on Caledonia Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway
Continue on Barnett Drive
Continue on Junction City Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
Continue on Calion Highway
Merge slight left onto Lee Street
Turn left
Continue on Sheridan Bypass
Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
Continue on US Highway 65
Continue on South Broadview Street
Continue on US Highway 65
Continue on North Broadview Street
Continue on South Broadway
Continue on US Highway 65
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto West Church Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berryville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Caledonia, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 296.3 miles and 6h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.1 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 148.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Berryville, 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 Berryville, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.30 one way
$90.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $49.68 | $99.37 |
| premium | $4.61 | $53.78 | $107.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.83 | $131.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.11 | $14.22 |
| Efficient EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.48 | $18.96 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Caledonia on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Berryville on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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