Trip from Wynne, AR to New Caledonia, AR

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Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

233.9 mi

376 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 36m ★

6 AM

3h 49m

8 AM

4h 14m

10 AM

3h 58m

12 PM

3h 55m

3 PM

3h 59m

5 PM

4h 13m

8 PM

3h 41m

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 Wynne, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 233.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 440 West, East Belt Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.32 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

117 miles from Wynne, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 233.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wynne, AR to New Caledonia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 440 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Belt Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 530 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 167 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 167	Unavailable	Refreshing
Caledonia Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 40 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Falls Boulevard

12 mi · 16 min · North Falls Boulevard

2

Turn right

2.2 mi · 3 min

3

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 45 sec

4

Merge slight left

80 mi · 1 hr 19 min

5

Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

6

Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 440 West: Texarkana

7

Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

9.2 mi · 10 min · East Belt Freeway

8

Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

9

Merge slight left

9.7 mi · 9 min

10

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

11

Turn right

4.1 mi · 6 min

12

Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

42 mi · 50 min · US 167: El Dorado

13

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

14

Turn left onto Caledonia Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Caledonia Road

15

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 117 miles from Wynne, AR, or about 1h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m

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 Wynne, 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 Wynne, AR

This is one driving day of about 233.9 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wynne, 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 117 mi from Wynne, AR · 1h 54m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

117 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117 miles from Wynne, 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

$35.32 one way

$70.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$38.78	$77.56
premium	$4.56	$41.98	$83.96
diesel	$5.61	$51.64	$103.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.2	0	$24.56	$11.23
Efficient EV	58.5	0	$20.47	$9.36
EV Truck/SUV	93.6	1	$32.75	$14.97

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Wynne, AR

Late night in Wynne on Wednesday

Local time

1:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Caledonia, AR

Late night in New Caledonia on Wednesday

Local time

1:21 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

12 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 48m 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 Wynne, AR to New Caledonia, AR covers 233.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 440 West, East Belt Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117 miles from Wynne, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.32 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 is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wynne, AR to New Caledonia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Wynne, AR to New Caledonia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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