Origin
New Caledonia, AR
Late night in New Caledonia on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Caledonia, AR to Lewisville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Lewisville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
New Caledonia, AR to Lewisville, AR is 73.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Magnolia Highway and US 82, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all high-speed highway nor exclusively slow country roads. Given the short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, offering a straightforward connection between these two communities without requiring an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Highway | 28.7 mi | 32m |
| US 82 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| Junction City Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| West Hillsboro Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 79 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| Barnett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Magnolia Highway
— 28.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia, AR and Lewisville, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction City Highway
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge onto US 82
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 82
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto US 82B
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hillsboro Street
10
Continue on US 82
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Magnolia Highway
11
Turn right onto US 79; US 82
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 79; US 82
12
Turn left onto US 82
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 82
13
Turn right onto AR 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maple Street
14
Turn left onto East 4th Street
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 4th Street
15
Turn right onto Spruce Street
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Spruce Street
16
Arrive at destination
Spruce Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 73.1 — 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
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 82
Turn left onto US 82
Navigation decision point
5
73.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Spruce Street
Turn right onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Lewisville, AR
Late night in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Johnston, AR
37 mi in
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
1h 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate stretches of Magnolia Highway, US 82, and Junction City Highway, providing variety in your driving conditions. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 28.7 miles on Magnolia Highway, so plan for that uninterrupted stretch. The character of the road shifts throughout, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road driving as you approach your destination. Expect a varied pace, requiring you to adjust your driving style accordingly.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on Magnolia Highway.
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 73.1 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 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on Magnolia Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 63; US 167 / Junction City Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewisville, AR before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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