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

The driving distance from Dierks, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.77 mi
02h 43m
Flight
106.93 mi
172.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.93 mi
Kilometers
172.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.77 mi
Kilometers
226.54 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dierks
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dierks
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
Lewisville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Dierks
71.9 mi
01h 21m
To New Caledonia
68.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Dierks and New Caledonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    31 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    116 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1759 ft · 30 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Massey Avenue

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Massey Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 278/State Highway 4/State Highway 26

    150 m · 8 sec · US Highway 278/State Highway 4/State Highway 26

  6. 6

    Continue on US HIghway 278/State Highway 4

    7.2 mi · 11 min · US HIghway 278/State Highway 4

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bishop Street

    1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 25 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    632 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26.5 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1478 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 23rd Street

    2013 ft · 34 sec · West 23rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1788 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 82

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on West Antigo Street

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West Antigo Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dierks 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Antigo Street
23.6 mi · 17%
South Main Street
22.8 mi · 16%
Junction City Highway
10 mi · 7%
Massey Avenue
9.39 mi · 7%
US HIghway 278/State Highway 4
7.23 mi · 5%
US Highway 82
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisville
01h 21m from Dierks
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dierks 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 Dierks to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Dierks and 68.9 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewisville

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

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

RAIL

Hope

35 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

44 mi away
100 East Front Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

95 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

95 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dierks and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 km).

Dierks

#1 Dierks

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,076
Coordinates34.1192800, -94.0165800
Altitude135
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: East 3rd Street (-94.01658, 34.119265)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.17 $42.33
Premium $4.63 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.42 $26.91 $53.83

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 Dierks and New Caledonia. The current time is 08:36:05.

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.