How far is De Queen, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from De Queen, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
158.46 mi
02h 54m
Flight
117.89 mi
189.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.89 mi
Kilometers
189.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.46 mi
Kilometers
255.01 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-04-16T07:07
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
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
Garland
AR

Place in Arkansas

From De Queen
78.5 mi
01h 27m
To New Caledonia
80 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Realtor Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Realtor Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    30.3 mi · 35 min · East 9th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Antigo Street

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West Antigo Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Queen 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Collin Raye Drive
51.5 mi · 32%
East 9th Street
30.3 mi · 19%
West Antigo Street
23.6 mi · 15%
Junction City Highway
10 mi · 6%
Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi · 2%
US Highway 82
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Collin Raye Drive

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garland
01h 27m from De Queen
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Queen and 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 De Queen to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Garland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from De Queen and 80 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Queen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Garland

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

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

RAIL

Texarkana

32 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Hope

36 mi away
100 East Division Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

94 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

94 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 117.89 mi (189.73 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
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 Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.17
Round trip
$42.34
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.17 $42.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.63 $25.85 $51.71
Diesel $5.42 $30.27 $60.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and New Caledonia. The current time is 07:07:34.

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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.