How far is Booneville, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Booneville, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Booneville and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville and New Caledonia.
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Start on East Main Street
23.9 mi · 36 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West State Highway 10
8.7 mi · 13 min · West State Highway 10
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
11.1 mi · 17 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.4 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road
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Take the exit left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern
2058 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass
5.2 mi · 7 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 Booneville and New Caledonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Highway 7
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Booneville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Booneville to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Perla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Booneville and 102.6 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Booneville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Perla
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 Perla.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Booneville and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 160.93 mi (258.99 km).
#1 Booneville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.1400900, -93.9215900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
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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