The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Danville, AR covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 7, US 270, Lee Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on AR 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.37 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
100.5 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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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 201.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Danville, AR covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 17.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.6 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
5
17.1 mi into trip|~24m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Li...
6
97.6 mi into trip|~2h in|US 270
Turn left onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
122.2 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
144.5 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|AR 7
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Danville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
17.1 mi in|~24m|via US 167
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AR 7
45.1 mi
51m
US 270
38.8 mi
45m
Lee Street
35.7 mi
43m
US 167
29.9 mi
34m
Junction City Highway
15 mi
16m
West Pennington Street
11.1 mi
16m
Calion Highway
9.8 mi
12m
Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
AR 7
— 45.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Danville, AR.
1
Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Caledonia Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167
9.0 mi·10 min·Junction City Highway
3
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi·18 sec·Barnett Drive
4
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
6.1 mi·6 min·Junction City Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 167
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 167
Toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
6
Continue on US 167
9.8 mi·12 min·Calion Highway
7
Merge onto US 167
36 mi·43 min·Lee Street
8
Turn left onto US 167
29 mi·33 min·US 167
9
Turn straight onto US 167
5.2 mi·6 min·Sheridan Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 270
25 mi·28 min·US 270
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 270
1.4 mi·1 min·US 270
12
Take the exit onto US 270
13 mi·15 min·US 270
Toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
14
Merge onto US 70
2.0 mi·2 min·Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
15
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi·6 min·Hot Springs Bypass
16
Enter roundabout onto AR 7
185 ft·2 sec·AR 7
17
Continue on AR 7
45 mi·50 min·AR 7
18
At end of road, turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi·20 sec·AR 7
19
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi·28 sec·South Scenic 7 Drive
20
Turn left onto AR 10
11 mi·16 min·West Pennington Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto AR 27
119 ft·2 sec·Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
AR 27
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 100.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 44 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, 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 201.1 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 AR 7 for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.5 mi from New Caledonia, AR
· 2h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danville, AR
The final approach into Danville, 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 Danville, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 138.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.37 one way
$60.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$33.34
$66.68
premium
$4.56
$36.10
$72.19
diesel
$5.61
$44.40
$88.80
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: 70.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.3
0
$21.12
$9.65
Efficient EV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.04
EV Truck/SUV
80.4
1
$28.15
$12.87
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Morning
in New Caledonia on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Danville, AR
Morning
in Danville on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 3m 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 Danville, AR covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 7, US 270, Lee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.5 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 $30.37 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.6 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Danville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
