Goshen, AR to New Caledonia, AR is 330.3 miles and takes about 6h 12m via I 40, US 167, and I 49, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive, making it a straightforward point-to-point route. With a recommended single day of driving, this is a good option if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
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
165.2 miles from Goshen, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
140.4 mi
2h 21m
US 167
113.3 mi
2h 14m
I 49
40.4 mi
40m
I 530
10 mi
10m
US 65
4.6 mi
6m
US 79
4.1 mi
6m
West Bowen Boulevard
4 mi
5m
East Mission Boulevard
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 140.4 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
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Start on Blue Springs Road
48 ft·2 sec·Blue Springs Road
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Turn right onto AR 45
4.0 mi·5 min·West Bowen Boulevard
3
Continue on AR 45
3.9 mi·5 min·East Mission Boulevard
4
Turn left onto AR 265
2.3 mi·3 min·North Crossover Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
380 ft·7 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto AR 16
0.4 mi·56 sec·East Huntsville Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on AR 16
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Happy Hollow Road
8
Continue on AR 16
2.5 mi·5 min·East 15th Street
9
Turn left onto South Razorback Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Razorback Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on AR 265
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Cato Springs Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
14
Merge onto I 40; US 71
140 mi·2 hr 21 min·I 40; US 71
15
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi·6 min·US 65
16
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.
17
Take the exit onto US 167
56 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 167
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El DoradoUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 79; US 167
4.1 mi·6 min·US 79; US 167
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
42 mi·50 min·US 167
Toward US 167: El Dorado
20
Take the exit onto US 167
16 mi·18 min·US 167
Toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
21
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Caledonia Road
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Arrive at destination
Caledonia Road
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. Since it's designed for a single day, you can be flexible with your timing. The longest stretch on I 40 is over 140 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you hit that segment. While the route is primarily highway, keep an eye out for the shift to surface roads as you near New Caledonia, AR. This transition will likely involve more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits.
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 165.2 miles from Goshen, AR, or about 2h 56m 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 73 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.2 miles or 2h 56m 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 56m
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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, AR
This is one driving day of about 330.3 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Goshen, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 312.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.7 mi into trip|~22m in|South Razorback Road
Turn left onto South Razorback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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55.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
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201.2 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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.
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211.1 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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...
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312.9 mi into trip|~5h 47m 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
$49.88 one way
$99.77 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$54.76
$109.52
premium
$4.56
$59.28
$118.57
diesel
$5.61
$72.93
$145.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.1
1
$34.68
$15.85
Efficient EV
82.6
0
$28.90
$13.21
EV Truck/SUV
132.1
1
$46.24
$21.14
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Goshen, AR
Evening
in Goshen on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Caledonia, AR
Evening
in New Caledonia on Saturday
Local time
8:29 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
1 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 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 95% of the 330.3 miles on major roads like I 40, US 167, and I 49. You'll encounter your longest stretch without needing to exit for about 140.4 miles on I 40. The transition to surface roads will happen late in the trip, after extensive highway cruising. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your travel time.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 13.7 miles in near South Razorback Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 330.3 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 13.7 miles (South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.2 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 Goshen, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Fordyce, El Dorado and Junction City.
Little Rock
55.5 mi in|~1h 5m
Fordyce
211.1 mi in|~3h 44m|via US 167
El Dorado
211.1 mi in|~3h 44m|via US 167
Junction City
312.9 mi in|~5h 47m|via US 167
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 330.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Caledonia, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.2 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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.
