How far is New Caledonia, AR from Coal Hill, AR?

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Coal Hill, AR is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.93 mi
04h 36m
Flight
174.31 mi
280.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.31 mi
Kilometers
280.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.93 mi
Kilometers
386.13 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Tue, May 5, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-04T21:45
Arrive Coal Hill
Tue, May 5, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From New Caledonia
120 mi
02h 18m
To Coal Hill
119.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Coal Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Coal Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock

    2133 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Calion Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Coal Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
98.5 mi · 41%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 15%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 6%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
Calion Highway
9.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

98.2 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
174.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
02h 18m from New Caledonia
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Coal Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Coal Hill?

The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from New Caledonia and 119.9 miles from Coal Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Coal Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wrightsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightsville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Coal Hill. Straight-line distance: 174.31 mi (280.53 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Coal Hill

#2 Coal Hill

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,003
Coordinates35.4373100, -93.6729700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Coal Hill (-93.67297, 35.43731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.05 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
16.94 gal · 64.1 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.07 $72.15
Premium $4.63 $39.17 $78.35
Diesel $5.42 $45.87 $91.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Coal Hill. The current time is 21:45:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.