How far is Marianna, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Marianna, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marianna and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marianna and New Caledonia.
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Start on North Poplar Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue straight
84.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1272 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1183 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Camden Road
39.9 mi · 1 hr · South Camden Road
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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 Marianna 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.
East Chestnut Street
Continue straight
84.5 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marianna and 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 Marianna to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Marianna and 97.5 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marianna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff
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 Pine Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marianna and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 161.53 mi (259.96 km).
#1 Marianna
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,296 |
| Coordinates | 34.7737100, -90.7576100 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
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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