How far is New Caledonia, AR from Ash Flat, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Ash Flat, AR is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Ash Flat.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Ash Flat.
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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
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
1533 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
33 mi · 44 min
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Continue on South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on South Main Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ash Flat Drive
10.9 mi · 16 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Turn right
9 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Ash Flat.
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
Turn left
36.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Ash Flat?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from New Caledonia and 129.1 miles from Ash Flat.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Ash Flat. Straight-line distance: 227.07 mi (365.43 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ash Flat
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.2239600, -91.6084800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ash Flat (-91.60848, 36.22396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.88 | $77.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.23 | $84.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.44 | $98.88 |
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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