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

The driving distance from Mansfield, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
213.88 mi
04h 14m
Flight
165.56 mi
266.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.56 mi
Kilometers
266.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.88 mi
Kilometers
344.21 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Mansfield
Wed, May 13, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive New Caledonia
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
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
Lake Hamilton
AR

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Mansfield
114.4 mi
02h 07m
To New Caledonia
99.5 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gregg Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · South Gregg Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    793 ft · 21 sec · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Huntington Avenue

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Huntington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 88

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Higdon Ferry Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Caddo Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24.2 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Buren Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Adams Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    32.9 mi · 37 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
32.9 mi · 15%
Central Avenue
26.8 mi · 13%
Caddo Street
13.4 mi · 6%
Junction City Highway
8.98 mi · 4%
Huntington Avenue
4.03 mi · 2%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Hamilton
02h 07m from Mansfield
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Lake Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Mansfield and 99.5 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.59 one way or $57.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

27 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

35 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

82 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

96 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 165.56 mi (266.44 km).

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#1 Mansfield

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates35.0595400, -94.2527100
Altitude186
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: South Gregg Avenue (-94.252748, 35.059541)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.57 L · about $28.59
Round trip
$57.18
15.1 gal · 57.14 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.59 $57.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.16 $64.31
Premium $4.63 $34.92 $69.84
Diesel $5.42 $40.88 $81.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and New Caledonia. The current time is 19:13:45.

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.