Origin
London, AR
Night in London on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
213.4 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, AR
Gül Işık
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from London, Arkansas, to New Caledonia, Arkansas? This 213.4-mile journey takes approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily travel on US 167 and interstates like I-40 and I-530, with 99% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $32. This route stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward travel experience through familiar territory. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 113.3 miles, you can cover significant 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
106.7 miles from London, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 113.3 mi | 2h 14m |
| I 40 | 78.8 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 530 | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 79 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| AR 333 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 113.3 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on AR 333
430 ft
·
13 sec
·
AR 333
2
At end of road, turn left onto AR 333
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
AR 333
3
Turn right onto AR 333
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
AR 333
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
79 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
7
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.
8
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.
9
Turn right onto US 79; US 167
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 79; US 167
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
42 mi
·
50 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167: El Dorado
11
Take the exit onto US 167
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 167
Toward 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 destination
Caledonia Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 5-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and allow for flexibility. While the route is manageable in a single day, with a longest stretch of 113.3 miles, you might want to plan for one brief stop to stretch your legs. The $32 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices before you leave is always wise. Given the high percentage of highway driving, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained travel on US 167 and the interstates.
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 106.7 miles from London, AR, or about 1h 52m 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 47 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 1h 52m 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 15m
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 London, 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 London, AR
This is one driving day of about 213.4 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from London, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from London, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 196 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 333
At end of road, turn left onto AR 333
Navigation decision point
6
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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
94.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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...
5
154.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167: El Dorado
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 167: El Dorado
7
196 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
$32.23 one way
$64.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.30 | $76.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Night in New Caledonia on Saturday
Local time
11:42 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
4h 5m 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 predominantly a highway-focused experience, with almost the entirety of the 213.4 miles on major roads. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, especially during the substantial 113.3-mile segment on US 167. The profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted flow for the majority of your journey, minimizing the need for complex navigation or frequent turns. This highway-centric nature means you'll likely encounter fewer small towns and more open road, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 I 40. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 333.
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 213.4 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 0.1 miles (AR 333): Navigation decision point; at 84.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between London, AR and New Caledonia, AR, road signs point toward Fordyce, El Dorado and Junction City.
Fordyce
94.2 mi in
|
~1h 37m
|
via US 167
El Dorado
94.2 mi in
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~1h 37m
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via US 167
Junction City
196 mi in
|
~3h 40m
|
via US 167
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 213.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 333): Navigation decision point; at 84.3 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at New Caledonia, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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