Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Night in New Caledonia on Wednesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Bethel Heights, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
328.8 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Bethel Heights, AR
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Bethel Heights, AR covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 8m 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 $49.66 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
164.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 8m drive with frequent turns across 328.8 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, 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 Bethel Heights, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City Highway | — | — |
| Barnett Drive | — | — |
| US 167 North | — | — |
| Calion Highway | — | — |
| Lee Street | — | — |
| Sheridan Bypass | — | — |
| I 530 North | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Bethel Heights, 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
·
Junction City Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
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
·
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
·
I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
12
Keep slight left
141 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
14
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
16
Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
17
Continue on South Thompson Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Thompson Street
18
Continue on North Thompson Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Thompson Road
19
Turn right onto West Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Morris Avenue
20
Turn left onto Alliance Drive
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Alliance Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 3h 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 72 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 3h 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 5h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel Heights, 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 328.8 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 164.4 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethel Heights, AR
The final approach into Bethel Heights, 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 Bethel Heights, 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
$49.66 one way
$99.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $54.51 | $109.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.02 | $118.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.59 | $145.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.52 | $15.78 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.77 | $13.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.03 | $21.04 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethel Heights, AR
Night in Bethel Heights on Wednesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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
6h 8m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Bethel Heights, AR covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 8m 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 164.4 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 $49.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Bethel Heights, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Caledonia, AR to Bethel Heights, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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