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

The driving distance from Corning, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
299.42 mi
04h 55m
Flight
260.21 mi
418.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.21 mi
Kilometers
418.76 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.42 mi
Kilometers
481.87 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Corning
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corning
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corning
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
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Corning
149.5 mi
02h 27m
To New Caledonia
149.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue

    108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 31 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Corning and New Caledonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
164 mi · 55%
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 24%
US 167
41.7 mi · 14%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 5%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
West Elm Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 08m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
260.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
02h 27m from Corning
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corning and Slight 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 Corning to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.5 miles from Corning and 149.9 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.03 one way or $80.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corning and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corning and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 260.21 mi (418.76 km).

Corning

#1 Corning

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates36.4078400, -90.5798300
Altitude88
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: West Elm Street (-90.579796, 36.407884)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.57 gal
40 L · about $40.03
Round trip
$80.06
21.14 gal · 80 L
Estimated CO2
93.9 kg one way
Round trip: 187.9 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.03 $80.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.02 $90.04
Premium $4.63 $48.89 $97.77
Diesel $5.42 $57.24 $114.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corning and New Caledonia. The current time is 23:26:51.

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.