How far is Cabot, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from Cabot, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.44 mi
02h 38m
Flight
137.76 mi
221.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.76 mi
Kilometers
221.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.44 mi
Kilometers
250.15 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Cabot
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabot
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Carthage
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Cabot
77.6 mi
01h 19m
To New Caledonia
77.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 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 Cabot 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 46%
US 167
41.7 mi · 27%
West Main Street
20.9 mi · 13%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 10%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

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

56 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 19m from Cabot
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cabot 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 Cabot to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Cabot and 77.8 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cabot and Sunny near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carthage, 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 Carthage.

RAIL

Malvern station

40 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

79 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

106 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.7 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

City in Arkansas

Population26,466
Coordinates34.9745300, -92.0165300
Altitude91
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: (-92.016454, 34.974477)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.26
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.63 $43.26
Mid-grade $4.44 $24.34 $48.67
Premium $4.83 $26.44 $52.88
Diesel $5.92 $32.43 $64.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cabot and New Caledonia. The current time is 14:43:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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