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

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.71 mi
02h 16m
Flight
91.14 mi
146.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.14 mi
Kilometers
146.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.71 mi
Kilometers
189.43 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Wed, May 13, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-12T23:36
Arrive New Caledonia
Wed, May 13, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Waldo
AR

City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

From Murfreesboro
62 mi
01h 08m
To New Caledonia
55.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Antioch Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East McKissack

    5.1 mi · 8 min · East McKissack

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Junction City Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antioch Street
19.7 mi · 17%
Junction City Highway
10 mi · 9%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 8%
East McKissack
9.9 mi · 8%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 2%
State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldo
01h 08m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near New Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Murfreesboro and 55.7 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Waldo

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

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

RAIL

Hope

45 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

70 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

88 mi away
798 South 5th St.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

102 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 91.14 mi (146.68 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
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: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.43
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.72 $31.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.67 $35.35
Premium $4.63 $19.19 $38.39
Diesel $5.42 $22.47 $44.94

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and New Caledonia. The current time is 23:36:46.

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.