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

The driving distance from Highland, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
122.94 mi
02h 23m
Flight
92.91 mi
149.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.91 mi
Kilometers
149.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.94 mi
Kilometers
197.86 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Highland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Stamps
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Highland
66.4 mi
01h 11m
To New Caledonia
56.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    632 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26.5 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1478 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 23rd Street

    2013 ft · 34 sec · West 23rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1788 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 82

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on West Antigo Street

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West Antigo Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Antigo Street
23.6 mi · 19%
South Main Street
22.8 mi · 19%
Junction City Highway
10 mi · 8%
US Highway 82
2.61 mi · 2%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
East 1st Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stamps
01h 11m from Highland
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Highland to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Stamps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Highland and 56.5 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Stamps

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

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

RAIL

Hope

35 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

51 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

93 mi away
798 South 5th St.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

97 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 92.91 mi (149.52 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates34.0353900, -93.7721300
Altitude177
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: Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road (-93.772149, 34.035386)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.87
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.44 $32.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.48 $36.97
Premium $4.63 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.42 $23.50 $47.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and New Caledonia. The current time is 03:19:40.

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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.