Traveling from New Caledonia to Brookland covers 266.7 miles across the southeastern corner of Arkansas. You should budget approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it is a relatively affordable trip, though you should plan for at least one stop to break up the drive. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will experience a more intimate view of the regional landscape. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this direct path is straightforward enough to tackle without an overnight stay.
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 New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
102.7 mi
1h 46m
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 78
12.1 mi
13m
Calion Highway
9.8 mi
12m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Brookland, 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
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
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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
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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
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 143BToward 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 LouisUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
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Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
16
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
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Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
18
Turn right onto AR 18
2.1 mi·3 min·East Highland Drive
19
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
2.4 mi·3 min·Red Wolf Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 49; AR 1
5.3 mi·8 min·East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 49B
0.7 mi·1 min·South Holman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West Hinkley Avenue
189 ft·8 sec·West Hinkley Avenue
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Arrive at destination
West Hinkley Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to handle the local roads in daylight when visibility is at its best. Although the drive is only 5 hours and 11 minutes, the lack of highway stretches means you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep your $36 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you leave New Caledonia to ensure you aren't searching for a station on unfamiliar local roads. Given the nature of the route, stay alert for changing speed limits as you pass through different communities. Embracing the flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to set your own pace, so don't feel rushed to complete the 266.7-mile journey in a single sitting.
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 New Caledonia, AR, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.4 miles or 2h 44m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookland, 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 266.7 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 102.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 258.3 — 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
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:...
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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...
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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
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258.3 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.99 one way
$81.98 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$45.34
$90.68
premium
$4.65
$48.79
$97.59
diesel
$5.35
$56.18
$112.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80
0
$28.00
$12.80
Efficient EV
66.7
0
$23.34
$10.67
EV Truck/SUV
106.7
1
$37.34
$17.07
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Afternoon
in New Caledonia on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:45PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Brookland, AR
Afternoon
in Brookland on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:45PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
5h 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route, which avoids high-speed interstates entirely. Your path primarily utilizes Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, and US 167 North, resulting in a 0% highway share. This is a local-style drive that requires your full attention on winding roads rather than a monotonous cruise-control experience. Because you are traveling on secondary roads, the pace is more measured and demands constant engagement behind the wheel. The transition between these smaller routes keeps the drive dynamic, requiring you to navigate various turns as you make your way toward Brookland.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 266.7 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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
308 ft161 ft
Total Climb
236 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
308 ft
~152.4 mi in
Elevation Range
147 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 Brookland, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis and Saint Louis.
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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Absolutely doable as a same-day drive, this 266.7-mile route takes about 5 hours, so you can easily fit it into a weekend without feeling rushed.
Family Friendly
With a 7/10 complexity rating and 5 hours of driving, you'll want to plan for at least one break and some entertainment for the kids on this 266.7-mile journey.
Solo Traveler
This 266.7-mile drive is a solid day trip for a solo traveler, with 5 hours of driving time leaving plenty of room for a break. While mostly highway, the 7/10 complexity suggests you'll still need to pay attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Brookland, 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 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookland, AR before the return drive.
