Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Late night in New Caledonia on Monday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Forrest City, AR
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
220.9 mi
355 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
11 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Forrest City, AR
Nino Souza
Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Forrest City, AR covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 167, Lee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.77 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
110.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 220.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 81 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 81 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 167. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 220.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
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~24m in
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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
117.2 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
5
127.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
6
136.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
Towns Along This Route
Between New Caledonia, AR and Forrest City, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, St Louis, Airport and Fort Smith.
Little Rock
17.1 mi in
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~24m
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via US 167
St Louis
127.2 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Airport
127.2 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Fort Smith
136.7 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 81 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 167 | 46.7 mi | 55m |
| Lee Street | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| Sheridan Bypass | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Junction City Highway | 15 mi | 16m |
| Calion Highway | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| East Belt Freeway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 81 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Forrest City, 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
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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
10 mi
·
10 min
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I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
12
Merge slight right onto East Belt Freeway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Belt Freeway
13
Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Memphis
15
Merge slight left
81 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
AR 1B South: Forrest City
17
Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
18
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Broadway Avenue
19
Turn right onto North Division
30 ft
·
1 sec
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North Division
20
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 110.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 110.4 miles or 2h 17m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forrest City, 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 220.9 miles and 4h 14m.
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 40 for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.4 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.4 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81 miles.
Arriving in Forrest City, AR
The final approach into Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, 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
$33.77 one way
$67.54 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
| premium | $4.61 | $40.09 | $80.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.08 | $98.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
Tesla
16 DCFC
Pine Crest Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Brinkley, AR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Gwatney Buick GMC
North Little Rock, AR
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Walmart 91 (Forrest City, AR)
Forrest City, AR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Franklin's Charging Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
EV Connect
2 DCFC
FRANKLINS CHARG POWER LINK 1
Little Rock, AR
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
FRANKLINS CHARG PL02
Little Rock, AR
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
FRANKLINS CHARG FRANKLIN 1-1
Little Rock, AR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
Tesla: 2
EV Connect: 1
Blink Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.19 | $10.60 |
| Efficient EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.93 | $14.14 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Forrest City, AR
Late night in Forrest City on Monday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 14m 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 Forrest City, AR covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, 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 110.4 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 $33.77 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 220.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Caledonia, AR and Forrest City, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, St Louis, Airport and Fort Smith.
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