Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Highland, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

133.1 mi

214 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 9m

3 PM

3h 12m

5 PM

3h 25m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

Highland, AR

Rámon van Raaij

Trip Overview

The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Highland, AR covers 133.1 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Magnolia Highway, US 82, South Hervey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on Magnolia Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.10 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

66.6 miles from New Caledonia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 133.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 133.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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

Magnolia Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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

16.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

16.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 82

Turn left onto US 82

Navigation decision point

123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | US 278; AR 27

At end of road, turn right onto US 278; AR 27

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Magnolia Highway	28.7 mi	32m
US 82	26.9 mi	30m
South Hervey Street	26.5 mi	38m
Spruce Street	21.4 mi	31m
Junction City Highway	10.2 mi	11m
US 278	8.8 mi	15m
West Hillsboro Street	2.3 mi	2m
US 79	2.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Magnolia Highway — 28.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto US 82

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 82

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Keep slight left at fork

131 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto US 82B

2.3 mi · 2 min · West Hillsboro Street

Continue on US 82

29 mi · 32 min · Magnolia Highway

Turn right onto US 79; US 82

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 79; US 82

Turn left onto US 82

23 mi · 25 min · US 82

Turn right onto AR 29

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto AR 29

359 ft · 8 sec · East 6th Street

Turn right onto AR 29

21 mi · 31 min · Spruce Street

Continue on AR 29

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West 23rd Street

Turn left onto AR 29B

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto US 67; US 278B

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn right onto US 278B

26 mi · 38 min · South Hervey Street

Turn left onto US 278; AR 27B

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 278; AR 27B

At end of road, turn right onto US 278; AR 27

8.7 mi · 15 min · US 278; AR 27

Turn left onto Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

Arrive at destination

Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

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 66.6 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 29 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 133.1 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Magnolia Highway for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.6 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 1h 21m into the drive

city in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hope, AR

67 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

Three Creeks, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waldo, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Highland, AR

The final approach into Highland, 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 Highland, AR.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Town House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19

El Dorado, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+18708634519

Laredo Grill Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19

El Dorado, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18708751722

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.10 one way

$40.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$22.07	$44.13
premium	$4.56	$23.89	$47.78
diesel	$5.61	$29.39	$58.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.9	$13.98	$6.39
Efficient EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.32
EV Truck/SUV	53.2	$18.63	$8.52

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Afternoon in New Caledonia on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Highland, AR

Afternoon in Highland on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

3 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 2m 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 Highland, AR covers 133.1 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Magnolia Highway, US 82, South Hervey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.6 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 $20.10 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 route from New Caledonia, AR to Highland, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Highland, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Highland, AR

Nearby Places

Town House Restaurant

Laredo Grill Restaurant

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Caledonia, AR

Highland, AR

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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