This 296.3-mile journey from New Caledonia, AR to Berryville, AR is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost around $45, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Southeast region of Arkansas. The route primarily utilizes Junction City Highway and Barnett Drive before transitioning to US 167 North, offering a local driving experience. While it can be completed in a single day, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll want to factor in extra time for navigation and enjoying the journey. Plan for one planned stop along the way.
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
148.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
90.5 mi
1h 57m
US 167
51.3 mi
1h 1m
US 62
35.9 mi
55m
Lee Street
35.7 mi
43m
US Highway 65
23.1 mi
31m
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi
20m
Junction City Highway
15 mi
16m
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 90.5 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Berryville, AR.
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Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Caledonia Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 167
9.0 mi·10 min·Junction City Highway
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Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi·18 sec·Barnett Drive
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Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
6.1 mi·6 min·Junction City Highway
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Take the exit onto US 167
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 167
Toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
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Continue on US 167
9.8 mi·12 min·Calion Highway
7
Merge onto US 167
36 mi·43 min·Lee Street
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Turn left onto US 167
36 mi·44 min·US 167
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Continue on US 167
18 mi·20 min·Sheridan Bypass
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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
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 65
Exit 143AToward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
28 mi·29 min·US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto US 65
0.4 mi·50 sec·US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
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Merge onto US 65
1.3 mi·2 min·Skyline Drive
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Continue on US 65
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 65
16
Continue on US 65
12 mi·16 min·South Broadview Street
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Continue on US 65
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 65
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Continue on US 65
0.7 mi·56 sec·North Broadview Street
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Continue on US 65
1.1 mi·1 min·South Broadway
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Continue on US 65; Hwy 124
18 mi·25 min·US Highway 65
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Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
27 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
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Continue on US 65; AR 27
36 mi·50 min·US 65; AR 27
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Continue on US 62; US 65; US 412
7.1 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
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Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
25
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
26
Continue on US 62; US 412
2.9 mi·4 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on US 62
15 mi·22 min·US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto West Church Avenue
138 ft·6 sec·West Church Avenue
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Arrive at destination
West Church Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour, 28-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, consider an early morning departure from New Caledonia to maximize daylight and allow ample time for navigation. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your pacing, but be mindful that frequent turns can extend travel time beyond the estimated duration. The fuel cost is projected at $45, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Keep an eye on your navigation system as you transition between Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, and US 167 North to ensure you stay on track for Berryville.
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 148.1 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.5 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 65 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berryville, 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 296.3 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 US 65 for about 90.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 132.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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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:...
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131.9 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
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132.1 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.75 one way
$89.50 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$49.12
$98.25
premium
$4.56
$53.18
$106.36
diesel
$5.61
$65.42
$130.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
Efficient EV
74.1
0
$25.93
$11.85
EV Truck/SUV
118.5
1
$41.48
$18.96
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 15, 2026
Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Evening
in New Caledonia on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Berryville, AR
Evening
in Berryville on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
148 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
1 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
6h 28m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this approximately 6.5-hour trip. Since there's no highway driving (0% highway share), you'll be navigating a series of local roads and state highways, including Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, and US 167 North. This means frequent turns and a potentially slower pace compared to interstate travel. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch indicates a dynamic route where you'll be constantly adjusting your course. This character makes it less about covering ground quickly and more about the experience of traversing local Arkansas landscapes.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.5 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 167. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 296.3 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 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.
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 Berryville, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Fort Smith.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 296.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.5 miles on US 65. 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.
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 Berryville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Berryville, AR before the return drive.
