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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 3rd Street
31 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
116 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1759 ft · 30 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on Massey Avenue
9.4 mi · 14 min · Massey Avenue
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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
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Continue on US HIghway 278/State Highway 4
7.2 mi · 11 min · US HIghway 278/State Highway 4
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Bishop Street
1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street
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Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass
1407 ft · 25 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
632 ft · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1478 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 23rd Street
2013 ft · 34 sec · West 23rd Street
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Continue on South Main Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1788 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st 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 Dierks 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dierks and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 km).
#1 Dierks
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 34.1192800, -94.0165800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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