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

The driving distance from Greenbrier, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
172.09 mi
02h 55m
Flight
151.39 mi
243.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.39 mi
Kilometers
243.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.09 mi
Kilometers
276.96 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carthage
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Greenbrier
85.9 mi
01h 27m
To New Caledonia
86.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    24 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadview Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Broadview Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  4. 4

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    28 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbrier 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 42%
Skyline Drive
44 mi · 26%
US 167
41.7 mi · 24%
South Broadview Street
5.28 mi · 3%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 2%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 27m from Greenbrier
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenbrier and 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 Greenbrier to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Greenbrier and 86.1 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenbrier and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

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Malvern station

40 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

79 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

106 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 151.39 mi (243.64 km).

Greenbrier

#1 Greenbrier

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,782
Coordinates35.2339700, -92.3876500
Altitude110
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: East Main Street (-92.387651, 35.234027)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.99
Round trip
$45.97
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.99 $45.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.63 $28.07 $56.15
Diesel $5.42 $32.87 $65.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbrier and New Caledonia. The current time is 08:36:04.

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.