How far is New Caledonia, AR from Caraway, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Caraway, AR is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Caraway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Caraway.
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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
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Turn right onto East Highland Drive
19.4 mi · 28 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto West Rogers
601 ft · 14 sec · West Rogers
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Caraway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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74.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 Sunny near Caraway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Caraway?
The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from New Caledonia and 141.8 miles from Caraway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Caledonia and Sunny near Caraway.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Caraway. Straight-line distance: 229.66 mi (369.61 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caraway
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.7581300, -90.3223200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caraway (-90.32232, 35.75813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.30 | $92.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.20 | $108.41 |
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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