Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Brookland, AR

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

266.7 mi

429 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 57m ★

6 AM

5h 11m

8 AM

5h 38m

10 AM

5h 20m

12 PM

5h 18m

3 PM

5h 22m

5 PM

5h 37m

8 PM

5h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Caledonia, AR

Dominik Ruhl

Brookland, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Trip Overview

Traveling from New Caledonia to Brookland covers 266.7 miles across the southeastern corner of Arkansas. You should budget approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it is a relatively affordable trip, though you should plan for at least one stop to break up the drive. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will experience a more intimate view of the regional landscape. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this direct path is straightforward enough to tackle without an overnight stay.

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

133.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route, which avoids high-speed interstates entirely. Your path primarily utilizes Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, and US 167 North, resulting in a 0% highway share. This is a local-style drive that requires your full attention on winding roads rather than a monotonous cruise-control experience. Because you are traveling on secondary roads, the pace is more measured and demands constant engagement behind the wheel. The transition between these smaller routes keeps the drive dynamic, requiring you to navigate various turns as you make your way toward Brookland.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 167. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 266.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway

Navigation decision point

117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...

131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...

133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

258.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between New Caledonia, AR and Brookland, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis and Saint Louis.

Little Rock

17.1 mi in | ~24m | via US 167

Memphis

131.9 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

133.5 mi in | ~2h 44m | via I 57; US 167

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	102.7 mi	1h 46m
US 167	51.3 mi	1h 1m
Lee Street	35.7 mi	43m
Sheridan Bypass	17.9 mi	20m
Junction City Highway	15 mi	16m
US 78	12.1 mi	13m
Calion Highway	9.8 mi	12m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Brookland, AR.

Start on Caledonia Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Caledonia Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167

9.0 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7

6.1 mi · 6 min · Junction City Highway

Take the exit onto US 167

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 167

Toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock

Continue on US 167

9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

Merge onto US 167

36 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 167

36 mi · 44 min · US 167

Continue on US 167

18 mi · 20 min · Sheridan Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

15 mi · 16 min · US 167

Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167

Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57; US 64; US 167

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

Turn right onto AR 18

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Highland Drive

Turn left onto US 49; AR 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · Red Wolf Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; AR 1

5.3 mi · 8 min · East Johnson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 49B

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Holman Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Hinkley Avenue

189 ft · 8 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

Arrive at destination

West Hinkley Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to handle the local roads in daylight when visibility is at its best. Although the drive is only 5 hours and 11 minutes, the lack of highway stretches means you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep your $36 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you leave New Caledonia to ensure you aren't searching for a station on unfamiliar local roads. Given the nature of the route, stay alert for changing speed limits as you pass through different communities. Embracing the flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to set your own pace, so don't feel rushed to complete the 266.7-mile journey in a single sitting.

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 133.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.4 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookland, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 266.7 miles and 5h 10m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.4 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 2h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

133 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Haskell, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 miles.

Arriving in Brookland, AR

The final approach into Brookland, 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 Brookland, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.77 one way

$81.54 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$44.72	$89.44
premium	$4.61	$48.41	$96.81
diesel	$5.64	$59.25	$118.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80	0	$28.00	$12.80
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.34	$10.67
EV Truck/SUV	106.7	1	$37.34	$17.07

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

New Caledonia, AR

Afternoon in New Caledonia on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookland, AR

Afternoon in Brookland on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Haskell, AR

133 mi in

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

5h 10m 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 Brookland, AR covers 266.7 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, US 167, Lee Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.4 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 $40.77 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.

Between New Caledonia, AR and Brookland, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis and Saint Louis.

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Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Brookland, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brookland, AR

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Caledonia, AR

Brookland, AR

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 10m on the road

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