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

The driving distance from Dumas, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
113.14 mi
02h 07m
Flight
88.86 mi
143.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.86 mi
Kilometers
143.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.14 mi
Kilometers
182.08 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Wed, May 13, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Dumas
Wed, May 13, 11:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumas
2026-05-13T18:45
Arrive New Caledonia
Wed, May 13, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumas
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
Hamburg
AR

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

From Dumas
65.6 mi
01h 03m
To New Caledonia
47.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Waterman Street

    1003 ft · 20 sec · East Waterman Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South College Street

    1593 ft · 32 sec · South College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pickens Street

    1078 ft · 25 sec · Pickens Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monticello Bypass

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Monticello Bypass

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Junction City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dumas 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction City Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
Monticello Bypass
8.91 mi · 8%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 2%
South College Street
0.3 mi
Barnett Drive
0.26 mi
Pickens Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
01h 03m from Dumas
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dumas and Sunny near New Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Dumas and 47.6 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dumas and Sunny near New Caledonia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 88.86 mi (143.01 km).

Dumas

#1 Dumas

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,959
Coordinates33.8870500, -91.4917900
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: South Main Street (-91.491741, 33.887059)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.11 L · about $15.11
Round trip
$30.22
7.98 gal · 30.22 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.11 $30.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.99 $33.99
Premium $4.63 $18.45 $36.91
Diesel $5.42 $21.61 $43.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumas and New Caledonia. The current time is 18:45:25.

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.