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

The driving distance from Gosnell, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 320.8 miles (516.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
320.8 mi
05h 07m
Flight
252.62 mi
406.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.62 mi
Kilometers
406.56 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.8 mi
Kilometers
516.28 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gosnell
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gosnell
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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Gosnell
160.2 mi
02h 33m
To New Caledonia
160.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
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 Gosnell and New Caledonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bevill Avenue

    2054 ft · 1 min · Bevill Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Air Base Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Air Base Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 60 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Barker Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    848 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

    2395 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gosnell 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
118 mi · 37%
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 22%
Barker Road
55.8 mi · 17%
US 167
41.7 mi · 13%
I 530 South
10.1 mi · 3%
East Belt Freeway
9.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 58m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
252.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 33m from Gosnell
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gosnell 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 Gosnell to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.2 miles from Gosnell and 160.6 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.87 one way or $85.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gosnell and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 252.62 mi (406.56 km).

Gosnell

#1 Gosnell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,066
Coordinates35.9597900, -89.9720300
Altitude76
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: Bevill Avenue (-89.972031, 35.959854)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.32 gal
42.85 L · about $42.87
Round trip
$85.74
22.64 gal · 85.7 L
Estimated CO2
100.6 kg one way
Round trip: 201.2 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.87 $85.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.21 $96.42
Premium $4.63 $52.36 $104.71
Diesel $5.42 $61.30 $122.60

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 Gosnell and New Caledonia. The current time is 23:49:39.

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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.