How far is Johnson, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Johnson, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and New Caledonia.
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Start on the route
6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Sterlin Hurley Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
98 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson and New Caledonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
98 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from Johnson and 109.7 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 164.32 mi (264.45 km).
#1 Johnson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,771 |
| Coordinates | 35.3428600, -93.4538000 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.51 | $89.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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