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

The driving distance from Gibson, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
143.17 mi
02h 30m
Flight
128.78 mi
207.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.78 mi
Kilometers
207.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.17 mi
Kilometers
230.41 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Gibson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
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
Fordyce
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Gibson
71.6 mi
01h 15m
To New Caledonia
71.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville-Cato Road

    17 m · 6 sec · Jacksonville-Cato Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Batesville Pike

    1 km · 2 min · Batesville Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kellogg Acres Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Acres Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 107

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 107

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    891 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1255 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 50%
US 167
41.7 mi · 29%
Highway 107
21.1 mi · 15%
Kellogg Acres Road
2.08 mi · 1%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Batesville Pike
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

56 mi · 01h 06m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
128.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fordyce
01h 15m from Gibson
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gibson and 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 Gibson to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Fordyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Gibson and 71.6 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fordyce

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

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

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Arkadelphia station

68 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

72 mi away
200 East First St.
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Little Rock Union Station

105 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

110 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 128.78 mi (207.25 km).

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#1 Gibson

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Population3,543
Coordinates34.8842600, -92.2357000
Altitude80
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: Jacksonville-Cato Road (-92.235704, 34.88419)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.25
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.12 $38.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.51 $43.02
Premium $4.63 $23.36 $46.71
Diesel $5.42 $27.35 $54.69

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 Gibson and New Caledonia. The current time is 22:51:47.

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.