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Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Gentry, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 31m

Distance

349 mi

562 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 19m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 40m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 24m

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

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Gentry, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Caledonia, AR to Gentry, AR covers 349 miles and takes about 6h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 65, US 167, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

174.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 141 mi 2h 22m
US 167 51.3 mi 1h 1m
I 49 51.3 mi 52m
Lee Street 35.7 mi 43m
Sheridan Bypass 17.9 mi 20m
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard 16.4 mi 20m
Junction City Highway 15 mi 16m
Calion Highway 9.8 mi 12m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 141 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Gentry, 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 left at fork onto US 65

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 65
Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

141 mi · 2 hr 22 min · US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
14

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 72 Toward US 412 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

193 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 412 Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 412

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Continue on US 412

16 mi · 20 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Take the exit

336 ft · 5 sec
Use the right lane.
21

Turn slight right onto AR 59

5.6 mi · 8 min · AR 59
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto AR 59B

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Collins Avenue
23

Turn right onto AR 59B

67 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

AR 59B

Trip Plan

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 174.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 77 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 174.5 miles or 3h 25m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gentry, 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 349 miles and 6h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 141 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

175 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

Pine Bluff, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.5 miles from New Caledonia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 199.4

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Jo's Diner

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sheridan, Arkansas

2.2 mi

Yellowjacket Drive-In

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sheridan, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 199.4

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Jo's Diner

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18709421345

Yellowjacket Drive-In

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+18709422486

Lady Birds Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18709424163

Wright's Ranch House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+18709172121

Visit website

Uncle Henry’s BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18709423937

Two Brothers Hibachi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+18709410559

El buen sazón 2

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99.7

Sheridan, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18708834848

Overlook Rest Area - Westbound

0 mi from route

Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Ozark Rest Area - Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Tobo's 66 Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 117.2 and 324.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 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...
6
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.
7
324.5 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 412

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72 Toward US 412
8
324.8 mi into trip | ~5h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 412

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward US 412

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.71 one way

$105.41 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $57.86 $115.72
premium $4.56 $62.64 $125.28
diesel $5.61 $77.05 $154.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Conway, AR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Smith Ford

Conway, AR

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Cogswell Motors

Russellville, AR

EV Connect

4 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG POWER LINK 1

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Franklin's Charging Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

FRANKLINS CHARG PL02

Little Rock, AR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 EV Connect: 2 Blink Network: 2 Tesla: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104.7 1 $36.64 $16.75
Efficient EV 87.3 0 $30.54 $13.96
EV Truck/SUV 139.6 1 $48.86 $22.34

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 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

Morning in New Caledonia on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gentry, AR

Morning in Gentry on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

6h 31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

349 mi in 6h 31m, mostly highway — 141 mi of that is on US 65.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141 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 117.2 miles in near US 167.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 349 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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from New Caledonia, AR to Gentry, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

131.9 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 65

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 31m. Total distance: 349 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 141 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 Gentry, 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 117.2 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gentry, AR before the return drive.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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