How far is Lavaca, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Lavaca, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavaca and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavaca and New Caledonia.
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Start on West Main Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Old Hackett Road
526 ft · 24 sec · Old Hackett Road
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Turn left onto South Coker Street
1730 ft · 37 sec · South Coker Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1369 ft · 27 sec · West Elm Street
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Continue on Excelsior Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Excelsior Road
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Turn left
44.5 mi · 51 min
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 88
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Higdon Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
19.6 mi · 23 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Caddo Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Caddo Street
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Turn slight right
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
24.2 mi · 36 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Buren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto North Adams Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Adams Avenue
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
32.9 mi · 37 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Continue on Barnett Drive
1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
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Continue on Junction City Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway
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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 Lavaca and New Caledonia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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64.1 mi · 01h 16m
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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Lavaca and 144 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.6 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 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lavaca and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs
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 Hot Springs.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavaca and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 179.56 mi (288.97 km).
#1 Lavaca
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 35.3362000, -94.1732600 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.59 | $81.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.60 | $103.21 |
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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