How far is Earle, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Earle, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Earle and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earle and New Caledonia.
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Start on the route
627 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Barton Street
1841 ft · 42 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2376 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
596 ft · 12 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Cross Street
1219 ft · 29 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arkansas Avenue
1385 ft · 28 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on Arkansas Street
141 m · 11 sec · Arkansas Street
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lee Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 West: Little Rock
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
100.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
2395 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
15.7 mi · 18 min
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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 Earle and New Caledonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Earle 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 Earle to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Earle and 126.6 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.74 one way or $67.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Earle and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Earle and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 198.37 mi (319.25 km).
#1 Earle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 35.2750900, -90.4667700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.95 | $75.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
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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