How far is Coal Hill, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from Coal Hill, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
241.65 mi
03h 55m
Flight
174.31 mi
280.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.31 mi
Kilometers
280.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.65 mi
Kilometers
388.9 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Tue, May 5, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Hill
2026-05-04T20:16
Arrive New Caledonia
Tue, May 5, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From Coal Hill
120.7 mi
01h 57m
To New Caledonia
121 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Hill and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    98 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Hill and New Caledonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
113 mi · 47%
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 30%
US 167
41.7 mi · 17%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Merge slight left

98 mi · 01h 39m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
174.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
01h 57m from Coal Hill
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coal Hill and 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 Coal Hill to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Coal Hill and 121 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coal Hill and Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Hill and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 174.31 mi (280.53 km).

Coal Hill

#1 Coal Hill

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,003
Coordinates35.4373100, -93.6729700
Altitude144
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: Oak Street (-93.672998, 35.437116)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.28 L · about $32.30
Round trip
$64.61
17.06 gal · 64.56 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.30 $64.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.33 $72.66
Premium $4.63 $39.45 $78.90
Diesel $5.42 $46.19 $92.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Hill and New Caledonia. The current time is 20:16:00.

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.