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

The driving distance from Goshen, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 308.3 miles (496.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.31 mi
05h 18m
Flight
223.52 mi
359.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.52 mi
Kilometers
359.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.31 mi
Kilometers
496.17 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Mon, Jun 1, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 1:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-06-01T02:32
Arrive New Caledonia
Mon, Jun 1, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Goshen
165.2 mi
02h 39m
To New Caledonia
143.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Springs Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Blue Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bowen Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East Mission Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Mission Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Crossover Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Crossover Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    116 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Huntsville Road

    2372 ft · 57 sec · East Huntsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Happy Hollow Road

    1696 ft · 41 sec · South Happy Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 15th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  20. 20

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 50%
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 23%
US 167
41.7 mi · 14%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 13%
West Bowen Boulevard
4.03 mi · 1%
East Mission Boulevard
3.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.8 mi
223.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 39m from Goshen
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 165.2 miles from Goshen and 143.1 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.8 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.20 one way or $82.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 223.52 mi (359.72 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Town in Arkansas, United States

Population1,985
Coordinates36.1011900, -93.9913100
Altitude363
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: Blue Springs Road (-93.991418, 36.101154)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.18 L · about $41.20
Round trip
$82.41
21.76 gal · 82.36 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.20 $82.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.34 $92.68
Premium $4.63 $50.32 $100.64
Diesel $5.42 $58.92 $117.83

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and New Caledonia. The current time is 02:32:03.

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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.