How far is Blytheville, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blytheville and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville and New Caledonia.
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Start on West Main Street
14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto Barker Road
885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road
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Take the ramp straight
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
2395 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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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 Blytheville and New Caledonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blytheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blytheville to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Blytheville and 158.4 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.30 one way or $84.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blytheville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Lonoke
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 Lonoke.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 252.72 mi (406.72 km).
#1 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.57 | $95.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.49 | $120.97 |
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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