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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway
9 mi · 10 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
6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
2133 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Calion Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn straight onto Sheridan Bypass
6.4 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Benton Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benton Parkway
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Continue on Alcoa Road
2974 ft · 57 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alcoa Road
62 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
2673 ft · 51 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alcoa Road
60 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
806 ft · 16 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road
64 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
808 ft · 16 sec · Alcoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Alcoa Road
56 m · 4 sec · Alcoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Alcoa Road
786 ft · 15 sec · Alcoa Road
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Turn straight
582 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 111: Alexander
1005 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
656 ft · 13 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
730 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Alexander Road
1940 ft · 39 sec · North Alexander Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Alexander Street
25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fordyce.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 109.55 mi (176.31 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexander
City in Arkansas
| Population | 3,340 |
| Coordinates | 34.6295400, -92.4412700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexander (-92.44127, 34.62954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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