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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Alexander, AR is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.02 mi
02h 50m
Flight
109.55 mi
176.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.55 mi
Kilometers
176.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.02 mi
Kilometers
207.64 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Alexander
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
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
Fordyce
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From New Caledonia
64.6 mi
01h 25m
To Alexander
64.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock

    2133 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Calion Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Sheridan Bypass

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Benton Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benton Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alcoa Road

    2974 ft · 57 sec · Alcoa Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alcoa Road

    62 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road

    2673 ft · 51 sec · Alcoa Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alcoa Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road

    806 ft · 16 sec · Alcoa Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road

    64 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road

    808 ft · 16 sec · Alcoa Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road

    786 ft · 15 sec · Alcoa Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    582 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · I-30 Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left

    699 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 111: Alexander

    1005 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    656 ft · 13 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    730 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Alexander Road

    1940 ft · 39 sec · North Alexander Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Alexander Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Alexander Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexander Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 28%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 12%
Calion Highway
9.81 mi · 8%
Sheridan Bypass
6.41 mi · 5%
I-30 Frontage Road
5.35 mi · 4%
Benton Parkway
2.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lee Street

Merge slight left onto Lee Street

35.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fordyce
01h 25m from New Caledonia
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Partly Sunny near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Fordyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from New Caledonia and 64.4 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fordyce

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

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

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Arkadelphia station

68 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

72 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

105 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

110 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 109.55 mi (176.31 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Alexander

#2 Alexander

City in Arkansas

Population3,340
Coordinates34.6295400, -92.4412700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Alexander (-92.44127, 34.62954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.23 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.1 gal · 34.46 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.63 $21.04 $42.09
Diesel $5.42 $24.64 $49.28

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 New Caledonia and Alexander. The current time is 04:14:53.

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.