How far is Mena, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Mena, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 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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Halfway Point
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City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mena and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mena and New Caledonia.
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Start on DeQueen Street
24 m · 6 sec · DeQueen Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1610 ft · 47 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
34.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive
8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn left onto Realtor Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Realtor Avenue
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Keep slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
30.3 mi · 35 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Antigo Street
18.8 mi · 21 min · West Antigo Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway
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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 Mena 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.
East Collin Raye Drive
Continue straight
42.8 mi · 00h 58m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mena to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 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?
Texarkana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Mena and 75.6 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mena and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Texarkana
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Texarkana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mena and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 139.04 mi (223.76 km).
#1 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
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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