This 112.9-mile journey from New Caledonia, AR, to Dumas, AR, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Junction City Highway and Barnett Drive before merging onto US 63 North. With a projected fuel cost of around $17, this route offers an economical option for exploring the Southeast Arkansas region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive, though the relatively short duration means you'll have flexibility in pacing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Moro Bay Highway
44.1 mi
1h 5m
US 278
18.5 mi
27m
East McCloy Avenue
14.3 mi
21m
US 65
12 mi
14m
Junction City Highway
12 mi
13m
AR 277
6.7 mi
11m
Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
6m
East Main Street
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Moro Bay Highway
— 44.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Dumas, 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
4
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
3.1 mi·3 min·Junction City Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 63
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 63
Exit 16Toward US 63 North: Warren
6
Turn right onto US 63
1.2 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 63
1.0 mi·1 min·Moro Bay Road
8
Continue on US 63
44 mi·1 hr 5 min·Moro Bay Highway
9
Turn right onto US 278
2.5 mi·3 min·US 278
10
Turn slight right onto US 278
16 mi·23 min·US 278
11
Continue on US 278
384 ft·6 sec·East Gaines Avenue
12
Turn straight onto US 278
14 mi·21 min·East McCloy Avenue
13
Turn left onto AR 277
6.7 mi·11 min·AR 277
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 165
12 mi·14 min·US 65; US 165
15
Turn left onto AR 54
0.2 mi·21 sec·Pickens Street
16
Turn straight onto AR 54
0.3 mi·32 sec·South College Street
17
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 54
0.2 mi·25 sec·East Waterman Street
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
42 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
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Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour, 46-minute duration and 112.9-mile distance, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Aim for a morning departure to allow ample time for potential unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the local scenery. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, filling up before you leave New Caledonia will likely cover the entire trip. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with frequent intersections, stay alert and double-check your navigation, especially when transitioning between Junction City Highway, Barnett Drive, and US 63 North. The single recommended stop is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dumas, 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 112.9 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 Moro Bay Highway for about 44.1 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 112.7 — 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
14.1 mi into trip|~20m in|US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 63 North: Warren
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward US 63 North: Warren
5
14.3 mi into trip|~21m in|US 63 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 63 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
100.2 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 65; US 165
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 165
Navigation decision point
5
112.7 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|AR 54 / East Waterman Street
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 54 / East Waterman Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.05 one way
$34.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.72
$37.43
premium
$4.56
$20.26
$40.53
diesel
$5.61
$24.93
$49.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.81
$7.23
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Late night
in New Caledonia on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dumas, AR
Late night
in Dumas on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Warren, AR
56 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
2 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
2h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 112.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 112.9-mile route, as indicated by its profile. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate travel. Instead, this drive will feel more like navigating through communities, with numerous changes in direction on roads like Junction City Highway and Barnett Drive before connecting with US 63 North. The lack of a 'longest stretch' metric suggests a consistent pattern of turns and intersections throughout the 2-hour, 46-minute journey, keeping you actively engaged with the road.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on Moro Bay Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 14.1 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.3 miles (US 63 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.1 miles on Moro Bay Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.1 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.3 miles (US 63 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Arkansas Post National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dumas, AR before heading back.
