How far is New Caledonia, AR from Centerton, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Centerton, AR is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly 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 Centerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Centerton.
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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
140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
17.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bentonville, Rogers
821 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bentonville
747 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Walton Boulevard
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Continue on South Walton Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Walton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 14th Street
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Continue on East Centerton Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Centerton Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
150 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
28 m · 4 sec · West Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Centerton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
141 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Centerton?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from New Caledonia and 172.3 miles from Centerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerton.
Stop Ideas Near Plumerville
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 Plumerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Centerton. Straight-line distance: 246.11 mi (396.07 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centerton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 36.3598000, -94.2852100 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerton (-94.28521, 36.3598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.83 | $103.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.29 | $112.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.90 | $131.80 |
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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