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

The driving distance from Hoxie, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
257.61 mi
04h 10m
Flight
228.25 mi
367.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.25 mi
Kilometers
367.34 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.61 mi
Kilometers
414.58 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoxie
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoxie
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Hoxie
129.2 mi
02h 05m
To New Caledonia
128.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
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 Hoxie and New Caledonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Lindsey

    7 m · 5 sec · Southwest Lindsey

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Texas Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Texas Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Texas Street
124 mi · 48%
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 28%
US 167
41.7 mi · 16%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 6%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Southwest Lindsey
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Texas Street

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 04m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
02h 05m from Hoxie
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoxie 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 Hoxie to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Hoxie and 128.4 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoxie and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 228.25 mi (367.34 km).

Hoxie

#1 Hoxie

City in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,579
Coordinates36.0503500, -90.9751200
Altitude82
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: Southwest Lindsey (-90.975107, 36.050367)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.41 L · about $34.42
Round trip
$68.85
18.18 gal · 68.82 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.42 $68.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.71 $77.43
Premium $4.63 $42.04 $84.08
Diesel $5.42 $49.22 $98.44

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 Hoxie and New Caledonia. The current time is 04:18:42.

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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.