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

The driving distance from Lowell, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
334.73 mi
05h 19m
Flight
236.22 mi
380.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.22 mi
Kilometers
380.16 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.73 mi
Kilometers
538.69 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Lowell
167.1 mi
02h 39m
To New Caledonia
167.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and New Caledonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    152 m · 26 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Monroe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 46%
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 21%
East Monroe Avenue
59.3 mi · 18%
US 167
41.7 mi · 12%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Jackson Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.5 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 39m from Lowell
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell and 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 Lowell to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Lowell and 167.6 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.72 one way or $89.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 236.22 mi (380.16 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
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: Jackson Street (-94.130914, 36.255327)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.71 L · about $44.72
Round trip
$89.45
23.62 gal · 89.42 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.72 $89.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.30 $100.60
Premium $4.63 $54.62 $109.24
Diesel $5.42 $63.95 $127.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and New Caledonia. The current time is 23:26:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.