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Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Augusta, 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

4h 1m

Distance

202 mi

325 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 48m ★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m

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

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Downtown New Caledonia, AR, AR

New Caledonia, AR

Dominik Ruhl

Downtown Augusta, AR, AR

Augusta, AR

Emre Bilgiç

Trip Overview

This 202-mile drive from New Caledonia, Arkansas, to Augusta, Arkansas, is a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of the state. Expect to spend about 4 hours on the road, making it a manageable one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-57 and US-167, with a short section on Lee Street. With a projected fuel cost of $31, this drive is quite economical. You'll find the landscape to be a mixed drive, offering a bit of variety as you travel. It's an easy trip to accomplish in a single day, leaving you with flexibility for your schedule.

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

101 miles from New Caledonia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 55 mi 56m
US 167 51.3 mi 1h 1m
Lee Street 35.7 mi 43m
Sheridan Bypass 17.9 mi 20m
Junction City Highway 15 mi 16m
US 64 12.7 mi 19m
Calion Highway 9.8 mi 12m
Caledonia Road 1.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 55 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Caledonia Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Caledonia Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167

9.0 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway
3

Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
4

Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7

6.1 mi · 6 min · Junction City Highway
5

Take the exit onto US 167

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 167
Toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
6

Continue on US 167

9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
7

Merge onto US 167

36 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
8

Turn left onto US 167

36 mi · 44 min · US 167
9

Continue on US 167

18 mi · 20 min · Sheridan Bypass
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

15 mi · 16 min · US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

27 mi · 26 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
14

Take the exit onto US 64; US 167

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
15

Continue on US 64

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US 64
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

12 mi · 18 min · US 64
17

Turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B

0.3 mi · 26 sec · North 5th Street
18

Continue on US 64B; AR 33B

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Magnolia
19

Turn left onto US 64B; AR 33B

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North 3rd Street
20

Arrive at destination

AR 33B

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration and 202-mile distance, this trip is best suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to give yourself ample time for the drive and any brief stops you might need. With only one recommended stop and a straightforward route, you can easily complete this journey without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 55-mile stretch on I-57, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $31 makes this an affordable option for a quick getaway or essential travel.

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 101 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 44 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 2h 6m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Caledonia, 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 New Caledonia, AR

This is one driving day of about 202 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from New Caledonia, 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 57 for about 55 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

aluminium ore

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bauxite, AR

101 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

Fordyce, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bauxite, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 · final third

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 26m to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

0.9 mi

Rosie's | Pot & Kettle Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

1.4 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Cravings Coffee Bar and Bistro

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hensley, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 18m in / 1h 43m to go 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15018608689

Visit website

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

Rosie's | Pot & Kettle Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15017471456

Visit website

East End Cafe II

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

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

Hensley, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15018884444

Visit website

Town House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

El Dorado, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+18708634519

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

Jo's Diner

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18709421345

Yellowjacket Drive-In

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+18709422486

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Cravings Coffee Bar and Bistro

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hensley, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15018608689

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

Laredo Grill Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 133.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway

Navigation decision point

5
17.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Li...
6
117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
7
131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.51 one way

$61.01 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.49 $66.98
premium $4.56 $36.26 $72.51
diesel $5.61 $44.60 $89.20

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: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.6 0 $21.21 $9.70
Efficient EV 50.5 0 $17.67 $8.08
EV Truck/SUV 80.8 1 $28.28 $12.93

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

New Caledonia, AR

Late night in New Caledonia on Tuesday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, AR

Late night in Augusta on Tuesday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 1m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with a significant portion, 60%, on highways. You'll encounter stretches of efficient interstate travel, including a longest continuous segment of 55 miles on I-57. This means you can cover ground quickly for much of the journey. As you transition to US-167 and then Lee Street, expect a change in pace and road type. The drive balances faster highway sections with more local road segments, providing a varied driving experience throughout the 202 miles.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.

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 202 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 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

343 ft 101 ft

Total Climb

441 ft

Total Descent

409 ft

Highest Point

343 ft

~57.7 mi in

Elevation Range

243 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between New Caledonia, AR and Augusta, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis, Saint Louis and Batesville.

Little Rock

17.1 mi in | ~24m | via US 167

Memphis

131.9 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

133.5 mi in | ~2h 44m | via I 57; US 167

Batesville

188.5 mi in | ~3h 40m | via US 64; US 167

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 202 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55 miles on I 57. 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 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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