Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Late night in New Caledonia on Monday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
258.5 mi
416 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Walnut Ridge, AR
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR covers 258.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 167, Lee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.52 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
129.3 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 258.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.8 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 167. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 258.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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:...
7
131.9 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
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US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
133.5 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
6
256.3 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
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US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
Towns Along This Route
Between New Caledonia, AR and Walnut Ridge, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis and Saint Louis.
Little Rock
17.1 mi in
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~24m
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via US 167
Memphis
131.9 mi in
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~2h 41m
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via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
133.5 mi in
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~2h 44m
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via I 57; US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 122.8 mi | 2h 7m |
| US 167 | 51.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Lee Street | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| Sheridan Bypass | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Junction City Highway | 15 mi | 16m |
| Calion Highway | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| US 412 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Walnut Ridge, 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
·
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
15 mi
·
16 min
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I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
12
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Saint Louis
13
Continue straight
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
15
Turn left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
16
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 129.3 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 129.3 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Ridge, 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 258.5 miles and 4h 55m.
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 57 for about 122.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.3 mi from New Caledonia, AR · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 129.3 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.8 miles.
Arriving in Walnut Ridge, AR
The final approach into Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.52 one way
$79.04 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $43.34 | $86.69 |
| premium | $4.61 | $46.92 | $93.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
Tesla
16 DCFC
Gwatney Buick GMC
North Little Rock, AR
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Newport Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot
Newport, AR
EV Connect
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
Gwatney Chevrolet
Jacksonville, AR
Blink Network
2 DCFC
George Kell Motors
Newport, AR
Blink Network
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
Blink Network: 3
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.14 | $12.41 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.62 | $10.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.19 | $16.54 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
Walnut Ridge, AR
Late night in Walnut Ridge on Monday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
19 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 55m 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 Walnut Ridge, AR covers 258.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, 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 129.3 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 $39.52 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 258.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Caledonia, AR and Walnut Ridge, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis and Saint Louis.
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