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Trip from Flippin, AR to New Caledonia, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

266.9 mi

429 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 39m ★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 45m

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

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Downtown Flippin, AR, AR

Flippin, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Downtown New Caledonia, AR, AR

New Caledonia, AR

Dominik Ruhl

Trip Overview

Flippin, AR to New Caledonia, AR is 266.9 miles and takes about 5h 52m via US 167, US 65, and State Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive primarily stays within the Southeast region, specifically Arkansas. Expect a route that largely sticks to highways, making it a straightforward journey. If you're looking for a direct trip with minimal complexity, this route should fit the bill. Consider it for a day trip where you want to cover ground efficiently.

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

133.4 miles from Flippin, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 167 113.3 mi 2h 14m
US 65 97 mi 2h 5m
State Highway 14 23.5 mi 41m
AR 27 10.6 mi 18m
I 530 10 mi 10m
US 62 4.9 mi 5m
US 79 4.1 mi 6m
Caledonia Road 1.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 167 — 113.3 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Girard Street

32 ft · 5 sec · Girard Street
2

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

442 ft · 21 sec · North 3rd Street
3

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Main Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto AR 178

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
5

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 62; US 412
6

Turn left onto AR 14

24 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14
7

Turn straight onto AR 27

11 mi · 18 min · AR 27
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 65

64 mi · 1 hr 29 min · US 65
9

Take the exit onto US 65

28 mi · 29 min · US 65
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

Given the 5h 52m estimated duration, starting in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one stop noted, you'll want to plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. The longest stretch without a stop is over 113 miles, so be sure to top off your tank before embarking on that segment. Since this is a feasible one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient, but a morning start allows for a relaxed pace.

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 133.4 miles from Flippin, AR, or about 3h 8m 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 59 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.4 miles or 3h 8m 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 50m

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 Flippin, 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 Flippin, AR

This is one driving day of about 266.9 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Flippin, 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.

city in Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton, AR

133 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

Clinton, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Little Rock, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.4 miles from Flippin, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 167 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 2h 6m in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Little Rock, Arkansas

2.5 mi

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Town House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

El Dorado, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+18708634519

Laredo Grill Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

El Dorado, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18708751722

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 249.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
137.7 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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
147.7 mi into trip | ~3h 24m 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...
7
249.4 mi into trip | ~5h 27m 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

$40.31 one way

$80.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $44.25 $88.50
premium $4.56 $47.91 $95.81
diesel $5.61 $58.93 $117.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.1 0 $28.02 $12.81
Efficient EV 66.7 0 $23.35 $10.68
EV Truck/SUV 106.8 1 $37.37 $17.08

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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 as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Flippin, AR

Late night in Flippin on Tuesday

Local time

4:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Caledonia, AR

Late night in New Caledonia on Tuesday

Local time

4:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Clinton, AR

133 mi in

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

7 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

5h 52m 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?

This drive is 99% highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster, more direct roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 113.3 miles on US 167, which offers a good period of uninterrupted driving. The route uses US 167, US 65, and State Highway 14, providing a consistent highway experience for the majority of the trip. It's designed for covering distance rather than winding through small towns.

99% 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: 113.3 mi on US 167.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and US 65. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 266.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 137.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Flippin, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce, El Dorado and Junction City.

Fordyce

147.7 mi in | ~3h 24m | via US 167

El Dorado

147.7 mi in | ~3h 24m | via US 167

Junction City

249.4 mi in | ~5h 27m | via US 167

About the Cities

Starting in Flippin, AR

Full guide →

Yellville is a city of 1,200 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Flippin is 7 mi NE of Yellville.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 266.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.3 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.

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: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 137.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 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 US Trip Planner 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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