How far is Eureka Springs, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka Springs and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs and New Caledonia.
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Start on 1st Street
32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
20 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
17 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
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Continue on East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road
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Continue on Van Buren Street
25.6 mi · 38 min · Van Buren Street
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Continue on East Main Street
132 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lee Street
842 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harris Street
20.4 mi · 30 min · South Harris Street
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto 5th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
24.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
118.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 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 Eureka Springs and New Caledonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
5th Street
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka Springs and Mostly Cloudy near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eureka Springs to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from Eureka Springs and 164.9 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239 miles (384.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 5:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.04 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eureka Springs and Mostly Cloudy near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
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 Conway.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 239.04 mi (384.7 km).
#1 Eureka Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,084 |
| Coordinates | 36.4011800, -93.7379700 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.53 | $99.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.79 | $107.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.98 | $125.95 |
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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