Trip from Pea Ridge, AR to New Caledonia, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

350.4 mi

564 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 18m ★

6 AM

6h 30m

8 AM

6h 55m

10 AM

6h 39m

12 PM

6h 36m

3 PM

6h 40m

5 PM

6h 53m

8 PM

6h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 350.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m 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, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.92 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

175.2 miles from Pea Ridge, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 350.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 30m highway drive covering 350.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.4 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 17 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 140.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 167. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 350.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 75.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

75.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

6

221.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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

231.2 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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

291.3 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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

332.9 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pea Ridge, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Fordyce and El Dorado.

Little Rock

75.6 mi in | ~1h 23m

Fordyce

231.2 mi in | ~4h 2m | via US 167

El Dorado

231.2 mi in | ~4h 2m | via US 167

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	140.4 mi	2h 21m
US 167	113.3 mi	2h 14m
I 49	67.8 mi	1h 10m
I 530	10 mi	10m
US 65	4.6 mi	6m
State Highway 72	4.6 mi	7m
US 79	4.1 mi	6m
Caledonia Road	1.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 140.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge, AR and New Caledonia, AR.

1

Start on North Curtis Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue

2

Turn right onto AR 72

1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street

3

Continue on AR 72

4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 72

4

Continue on AR 72

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 14 sec

6

Merge onto I 49; US 71

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 49; US 71

7

Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12

66 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

9

Merge onto I 40; US 71

140 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 40; US 71

10

Take the exit onto US 65

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 65

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

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 175.2 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, or about 3h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 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 77 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.2 miles or 3h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 13m

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 Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, AR

This is one driving day of about 350.4 miles and 6h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Pea Ridge, 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 140.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175.2 mi from Pea Ridge, AR · 3h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

175 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.

Popular next leg

Conway, AR to New Caledonia, AR

161.3 mi · 3h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Kibler, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.2 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.4 miles.

Arriving in New Caledonia, AR

The final approach into New Caledonia, 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 New Caledonia, 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

$52.92 one way

$105.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$58.09	$116.18
premium	$4.56	$62.89	$125.79
diesel	$5.61	$77.36	$154.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.1	1	$36.79	$16.82
Efficient EV	87.6	1	$30.66	$14.02
EV Truck/SUV	140.2	1	$49.06	$22.43

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pea Ridge, AR

Afternoon in Pea Ridge on Thursday

Local time

3:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Caledonia, AR

Afternoon in New Caledonia on Thursday

Local time

3:35 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

4 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

6h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 350.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, US 167, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.2 miles from Pea Ridge, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.