Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Morning in New Caledonia on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
144.1 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR covers 144.1 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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, West Hillsboro Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 144.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 144.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City Highway | — | — |
| Barnett Drive | — | — |
| West Hillsboro Street | — | — |
| Magnolia Highway | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| East 6th Street | — | — |
| Spruce Street | — | — |
| West 23rd Street | — | — |
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 Dierks, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction City Highway
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
7
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Keep slight left
131 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hillsboro Street
10
Continue on Magnolia Highway
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Magnolia Highway
11
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn left
23 mi
·
25 min
13
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maple Street
14
Turn left onto East 6th Street
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 6th Street
15
Turn right onto Spruce Street
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Spruce Street
16
Continue on West 23rd Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 23rd Street
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 3rd Street
19
Turn right onto South Hervey Street
26 mi
·
38 min
·
South Hervey Street
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
21
At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn left onto Issac C Perkins Bypass
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Issac C Perkins Bypass
23
Continue on Bishop Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bishop Street
24
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 4th Street
25
Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Avenue
26
Turn right
7.3 mi
·
10 min
27
Continue on US Highway 278/State Highway 4
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 278/State Highway 4
28
Continue on East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 4th Street
29
Turn left onto Main Avenue
381 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Avenue
30
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 3rd Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 72.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 1h 37m 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dierks, 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.
+
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 144.1 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 72.1 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dierks, AR
The final approach into Dierks, 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 Dierks, 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
$21.76 one way
$43.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.82 | $63.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.17 | $9.22 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Dierks, AR
Morning in Dierks on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
2 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
3h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Dierks, AR covers 144.1 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, West Hillsboro Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.1 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 $21.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Caledonia, AR to Dierks, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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