How far is Lepanto, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Lepanto, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lepanto and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lepanto and New Caledonia.
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Start on the route
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Greenwood Avenue
995 ft · 36 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
9.8 mi · 17 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Nathan Street
659 ft · 13 sec · Nathan Street
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Continue on Gayosa
3178 ft · 1 min · Gayosa
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Take the ramp right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
2616 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on West Jackson Street
12.3 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Amagon Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp left
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Lepanto and New Caledonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
80 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lepanto and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Lepanto to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 137.7 miles from Lepanto and 153 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.85 one way or $77.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lepanto and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lepanto and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 221.3 mi (356.15 km).
#1 Lepanto
City in Arkansas
| Population | 1,796 |
| Coordinates | 35.6111900, -90.3298200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.85 | $77.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.70 | $87.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.56 | $111.12 |
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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