Origin
Perryville, AR
Late night in Perryville on Thursday
Local time
3:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
165.1 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perryville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
The drive from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Aplin Street, Fourche Avenue, Highway 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.93 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
82.5 miles from Perryville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 165.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 165.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aplin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aplin Street | — | — |
| Fourche Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| Chenal Parkway | — | — |
| Financial Centre Parkway | — | — |
| Wilbur D | — | — |
| I 30 West | — | — |
| US 167 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Aplin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryville, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on North Pine Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Pine Street
2
Turn right onto Aplin Street
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Aplin Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fourche Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourche Avenue
4
Continue on State Highway 10
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 10
5
Keep slight right
12 mi
·
15 min
6
Turn right onto Chenal Parkway
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Chenal Parkway
7
Continue on Financial Centre Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Financial Centre Parkway
8
Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 30 West: Texarkana
10
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight left
10.0 mi
·
10 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
13
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
6 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
42 mi
·
50 min
·
US 167: El Dorado
15
Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
16 mi
·
18 min
·
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 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 82.5 miles from Perryville, AR, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
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 36 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 32m 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 32m
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 Perryville, 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 Perryville, AR
This is one driving day of about 165.1 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Perryville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.5 mi from Perryville, AR · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Perryville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.93 one way
$49.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.63 | $59.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.11 | $10.57 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
New Caledonia, AR
Late night in New Caledonia on Thursday
Local time
3:43 AM
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
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
3h 5m 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 Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aplin Street, Fourche Avenue, Highway 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.5 miles from Perryville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.93 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 drive from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Perryville, AR to New Caledonia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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