How far is Clarendon, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Clarendon, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarendon and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon and New Caledonia.
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Start on North 2nd Street
28 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1332 ft · 43 sec · South 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1688 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
53.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1272 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1183 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Camden Road
39.9 mi · 1 hr · South Camden Road
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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 Clarendon 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
53.5 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarendon 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 Clarendon to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Rison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Clarendon and 80.9 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarendon and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Rison
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 137.26 mi (220.9 km).
#1 Clarendon
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 34.6931500, -91.3137400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.28 | $48.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
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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