How far is El Dorado, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.86 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.54 mi
16.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.92 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Junction City
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From El Dorado
7.4 mi
00h 09m
To New Caledonia
7.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Junction City Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Junction City Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: Junction City

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado and New Caledonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
11.3 mi · 76%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 12%
Junction City Road
0.88 mi · 6%
West Hillsboro Street
0.85 mi · 6%
Barton Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

Merge slight left

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 09m from El Dorado
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 El Dorado to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from El Dorado and 7.5 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

RAIL

Hope

108 mi away
100 East Division Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

110 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

111 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.96 km).

El Dorado

#1 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
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: Barton Street (-92.666469, 33.20763)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.01
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.01 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.26 $4.51
Premium $4.63 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $5.42 $2.87 $5.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between El Dorado and New Caledonia. The current time is 03:05:36.

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.