Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Night in New Caledonia on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Gurdon, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Gurdon, AR
Dany Castrejon
Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Gurdon, AR covers 83.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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, Chidester Road, AR 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.9 miles on Junction City Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.64 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.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 83.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Junction City Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.
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 Gurdon, AR is easy. At 2h 3m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.1 miles (US 278): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese 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
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
47.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 278
Turn left onto US 278
Navigation decision point
3
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
AR 53
Turn right onto AR 53
Navigation decision point
4
83.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 67; AR 53 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 53 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City Highway | 41.9 mi | 47m |
| Chidester Road | 24.9 mi | 43m |
| AR 53 | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| US 278 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Barnett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Adams Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junction City Highway
— 41.9 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Gurdon, 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
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Junction City Highway
5
Continue on AR 7
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Adams Avenue
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
7
Turn straight onto US 79; US 278
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
8
Turn left onto US 278
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 278
9
Turn straight onto AR 24
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Chidester Road
10
Turn right onto AR 53
11 mi
·
19 min
·
AR 53
11
Turn right onto US 67; AR 53
53 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Elm Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 53
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gurdon, 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 83.7 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from New Caledonia, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Junction City Highway for about 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.9 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gurdon, AR
The final approach into Gurdon, 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 Gurdon, 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
$12.64 one way
$25.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.02 | $30.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Gurdon, AR
Night in Gurdon on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Camden, AR
42 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
2h 3m 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 Gurdon, AR covers 83.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junction City Highway, Chidester Road, AR 53. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $12.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Gurdon, AR is easy. At 2h 3m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.1 miles (US 278): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Caledonia, AR to Gurdon, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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