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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Courthouse Square
28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
47 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Washington Avenue
2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on East 13th Street
2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
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Continue on Highway 26
9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Antioch Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Antioch Street
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East McKissack
5.1 mi · 8 min · East McKissack
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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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 Murfreesboro 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.
Longest stretch
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30.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waldo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 91.14 mi (146.68 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 34.0623300, -93.6899000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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