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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Dequeen Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive
8.6 mi · 12 min · West Collin Raye Drive
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn left onto Realtor Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Realtor Avenue
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Keep slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
30.3 mi · 35 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Antigo Street
18.8 mi · 21 min · West Antigo Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on Barnett Drive
1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
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Continue on Junction City Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway
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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 De Queen and New Caledonia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 De Queen
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.0378900, -94.3413200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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