How far is Alexander, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Alexander, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander and New Caledonia.
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Start on Alexander Street
25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
1 km · 1 min · Alexander Road
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Turn slight right
89 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1572 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Alcoa Road
1021 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1508 ft · 30 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 32 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Alcoa Road
2025 ft · 40 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road
65 m · 5 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
807 ft · 16 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road
60 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alcoa Road
57 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
2672 ft · 51 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road
53 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
2977 ft · 57 sec · Alcoa Road
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Turn straight onto Benton Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Benton Parkway
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Continue straight
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass
6.4 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Continue on South Rock Street
29.4 mi · 34 min · South Rock Street
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander and New Caledonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 167
Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alexander and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexander to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fordyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Alexander and 63.9 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexander and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Fordyce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fordyce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexander and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 109.55 mi (176.31 km).
#1 Alexander
City in Arkansas
| Population | 3,340 |
| Coordinates | 34.6295400, -92.4412700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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