How far is Lake City, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Lake City, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and New Caledonia.
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Start on Carter Street
113 m · 21 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
11 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
101 m · 19 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
72 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
793 ft · 40 sec · Cottonwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
948 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Alexander Drive
139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive
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Turn right onto Southwest Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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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 Lake City 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.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Lake City and 138.3 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lake City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
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 Sherwood.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 229.31 mi (369.04 km).
#1 Lake City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,650 |
| Coordinates | 35.8161900, -90.4342700 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.69 | $105.38 |
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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