How far is Bull Shoals, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from Bull Shoals, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.83 mi
05h 03m
Flight
230.05 mi
370.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.05 mi
Kilometers
370.23 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.83 mi
Kilometers
443.91 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bull Shoals
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Shoals
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Shoals
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cammack Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bull Shoals
137.8 mi
02h 31m
To New Caledonia
138.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Shoals and New Caledonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Boulevard

    10 mi · 18 min · Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    28 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Shoals and New Caledonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 26%
State Highway 14
66.1 mi · 24%
US 167
41.7 mi · 15%
Central Boulevard
9.98 mi · 4%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
230 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cammack Village
02h 31m from Bull Shoals
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bull Shoals and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Bull Shoals to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Bull Shoals and 138.1 miles from New Caledonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 230 miles (370.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bull Shoals and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cammack Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cammack Village.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

7 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

62 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

98 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Shoals and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 230.05 mi (370.23 km).

Bull Shoals

#1 Bull Shoals

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,952
Coordinates36.3839600, -92.5815500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-92.581657, 36.383961)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.84 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.68 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Shoals and New Caledonia. The current time is 06:06:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.