How far is Mountain View, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from Mountain View, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
233.56 mi
04h 11m
Flight
196.89 mi
316.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.89 mi
Kilometers
316.86 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.56 mi
Kilometers
375.88 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain View
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
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
East End
AR

Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas

From Mountain View
117.1 mi
02h 05m
To New Caledonia
116.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on South Peabody Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Peabody Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15.2 mi · 27 min · State Highway 9

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 9

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 9

  6. 6

    Continue on Guffy Lane

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Guffy Lane

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38.3 mi · 54 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 Mountain View 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
71.7 mi · 31%
Guffy Lane
52.3 mi · 22%
US 167
41.7 mi · 18%
State Highway 9
23.1 mi · 10%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
South Peabody Avenue
0.84 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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
196.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East End
02h 05m from Mountain View
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain View and Slight 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 Mountain View to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

East End is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Mountain View and 116.5 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain View and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near East End

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

23 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 196.89 mi (316.86 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,902
Coordinates35.8684100, -92.1176500
Altitude232
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 Peabody Avenue (-92.117691, 35.868417)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.2 L · about $31.20
Round trip
$62.41
16.48 gal · 62.4 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.20 $62.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.09 $70.19
Premium $4.63 $38.11 $76.22
Diesel $5.42 $44.62 $89.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain View and New Caledonia. The current time is 21:34:39.

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.