Origin
Russellville, AR
Morning in Russellville on Monday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russellville, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
205.3 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russellville, AR
Get Lost Mike
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
The drive from Russellville, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 205.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, I 40, I 530 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.3 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.39 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
102.7 miles from Russellville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 205.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 167 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.3 miles on US 167.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and I 40. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near AR 331.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.3 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 76.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
6
76.2 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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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
86.1 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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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...
7
187.8 mi into trip
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~3h 33m in
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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 Along This Route
Between Russellville, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce, El Dorado and Junction City.
Fordyce
86.1 mi in
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~1h 30m
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via US 167
El Dorado
86.1 mi in
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~1h 30m
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via US 167
Junction City
187.8 mi in
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~3h 33m
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via US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 113.3 mi | 2h 14m |
| I 40 | 68.7 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 530 | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 79 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| AR 331 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 113.3 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on North Arkansas Avenue
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
AR 331
4
Take the ramp right toward I-40
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I-40
5
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
6
Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi
·
6 min
7
Keep slight left
10.0 mi
·
10 min
8
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
9
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
42 mi
·
50 min
·
US 167: El Dorado
11
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
12
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
13
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 102.7 miles from Russellville, AR, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.3 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.7 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Russellville, 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 Russellville, AR
This is one driving day of about 205.3 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Russellville, 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 113.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.7 mi from Russellville, AR · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.7 miles from Russellville, 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 113.3 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
$31.39 one way
$62.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| premium | $4.61 | $37.26 | $74.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.85 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.74 | $13.14 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Morning in New Caledonia on Monday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
3h 58m 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 Russellville, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 205.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, I 40, I 530. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.7 miles from Russellville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.39 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.3 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 76.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Russellville, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce, El Dorado and Junction City.
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