How far is New Caledonia, AR from Atkins, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Atkins, AR is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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 03h 44m.
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.
City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Atkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Atkins.
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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 left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
59.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 105: Atkins
1332 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
2878 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
86 m · 12 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Atkins.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
59.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Atkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Atkins?
The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from New Caledonia and 96 miles from Atkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Atkins.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Atkins. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.92 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkins
City in Arkansas
| Population | 3,042 |
| Coordinates | 35.2464700, -92.9365600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkins (-92.93656, 35.24647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
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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