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

The driving distance from Midway, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
281.41 mi
05h 08m
Flight
230.39 mi
370.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.39 mi
Kilometers
370.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.41 mi
Kilometers
452.88 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Fri, Oct 16, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Fri, Oct 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-10-16T00:36
Arrive New Caledonia
Fri, Oct 16, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Cammack Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Midway
140.5 mi
02h 34m
To New Caledonia
140.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    13.2 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    23.5 mi · 41 min · State Highway 14

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    28 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

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

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 25%
State Highway 14
66.1 mi · 23%
US 167
41.7 mi · 15%
East Main Street
13.2 mi · 5%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
230.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cammack Village
02h 34m from Midway
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midway and Partly Sunny near New Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Midway and 140.9 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.19 one way or $78.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midway and Partly Sunny near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

7 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

62 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

98 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 230.39 mi (370.78 km).

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#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3853400, -92.4618300
Altitude277
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: Hwy 178 (-92.461821, 36.385411)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $39.19
Round trip
$78.39
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $39.19 $78.39
Mid-grade $4.44 $44.10 $88.20
Premium $4.83 $47.91 $95.82
Diesel $5.92 $58.77 $117.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and New Caledonia. The current time is 00:36:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.