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

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
180.89 mi
03h 02m
Flight
144.87 mi
233.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.87 mi
Kilometers
233.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.89 mi
Kilometers
291.11 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-04-14T23:03
Arrive New Caledonia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
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
Sheridan
AR

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

From Morrilton
91.1 mi
01h 31m
To New Caledonia
89.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 47 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 Morrilton 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 40%
North Oak Street
62.2 mi · 34%
US 167
41.7 mi · 23%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
South Division Street
0.49 mi
East Church Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

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

56 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 31m from Morrilton
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrilton 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 Morrilton to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Morrilton and 89.8 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

50 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

64 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 144.87 mi (233.15 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
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 Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.16 L · about $24.16
Round trip
$48.32
12.76 gal · 48.32 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.16 $48.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.17 $54.34
Premium $4.63 $29.51 $59.02
Diesel $5.42 $34.55 $69.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and New Caledonia. The current time is 23:03:27.

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.