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

The driving distance from Crossett, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
54.55 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.2 mi
66.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.55 mi
Kilometers
87.79 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Tue, May 5, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Crossett
Tue, May 5, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossett
2026-05-05T08:05
Arrive New Caledonia
Tue, May 5, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Strong
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Crossett
27.2 mi
00h 30m
To New Caledonia
27.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2598 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    24.1 mi · 27 min · West 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Coleman

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Coleman

  4. 4

    Continue on Strong Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Strong Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Junction City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crossett 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Avenue
24.1 mi · 44%
Strong Highway
16.6 mi · 31%
Junction City Highway
10.2 mi · 19%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Coleman
1.11 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 1st Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Avenue

24.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strong
00h 30m from Crossett
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Crossett and Mostly Cloudy near New Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crossett to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Strong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Crossett and 27.3 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Crossett and Mostly Cloudy near New Caledonia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossett and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 41.2 mi (66.31 km).

Crossett

#1 Crossett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,701
Coordinates33.1281800, -91.9612400
Altitude50
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: Main Street (-91.961321, 33.128178)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.62
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.31 $14.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.63 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $5.42 $10.45 $20.90

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 Crossett and New Caledonia. The current time is 08:05:51.

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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.