Origin
Oak Grove Heights, AR
Afternoon in Oak Grove Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove Heights, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
287.4 mi
462 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove Heights, AR
Eddie O.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove Heights, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 287.4 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, US 412, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.2 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.40 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
143.7 miles from Oak Grove Heights, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 118.2 mi | 2h 21m |
| US 412 | 94.7 mi | 1h 38m |
| I 57 | 28.1 mi | 29m |
| West Kings Highway | 24.5 mi | 29m |
| I 530 | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 79 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| AR 135 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 118.2 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove Heights, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on AR 135
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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AR 135
2
Turn slight right
249 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 49; AR 1
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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US 49; AR 1
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Court Street
6
Turn right onto US 412B
25 mi
·
29 min
·
West Kings Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 412
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US 412
8
Continue on I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 57; US 167
9
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
10
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 167
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 79; US 167
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 79; US 167
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
42 mi
·
50 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167: El Dorado
15
Take the exit onto US 167
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
16
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
17
Arrive at destination
Caledonia 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 143.7 miles from Oak Grove Heights, AR, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.2 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 63 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.7 miles or 2h 36m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Caledonia, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Grove Heights, 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 Oak Grove Heights, AR
This is one driving day of about 287.4 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Oak Grove Heights, 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 US 167 for about 118.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.7 miles from Oak Grove Heights, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 167 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 153.3 and 269.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
153.3 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
6
158.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
168.2 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dora...
5
228.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
|
US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167: El Dorado
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 167: El Dorado
7
269.9 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Jun...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.40 one way
$86.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.65 | $95.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.58 | $103.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.45 | $126.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.18 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.15 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.39 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
New Caledonia, AR
Afternoon in New Caledonia on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
287.4 mi in 5h 31m, mostly highway — 118.2 mi of that is on US 167.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.2 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and US 412. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 153.3 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 287.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 153.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oak Grove Heights, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce, El Dorado and Junction City.
Fordyce
168.2 mi in
|
~3h 3m
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via US 167
El Dorado
168.2 mi in
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~3h 3m
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via US 167
Junction City
269.9 mi in
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~5h 6m
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via US 167
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 287.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.2 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Caledonia, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 153.3 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Caledonia, AR before the return drive.
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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