How far is Brinkley, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Brinkley, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brinkley and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brinkley and New Caledonia.
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Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
56.7 mi · 57 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 Brinkley 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.
I 40 West
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
56.7 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brinkley and 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 Brinkley to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Brinkley and 99.2 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brinkley and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brinkley and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 152.18 mi (244.91 km).
#1 Brinkley
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,537 |
| Coordinates | 34.8878700, -91.1945700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.91 | $75.81 |
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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