How far is New Caledonia, AR from Decatur, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Decatur, AR is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Decatur.
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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
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412
1473 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412
59 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue
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Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
16.4 mi · 21 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
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Take the exit right
103 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Decatur.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Decatur?
The road trip is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from New Caledonia and 177.2 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 $47.38 one way or $94.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 248.5 mi (399.92 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.3359100, -94.4607700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-94.46077, 36.33591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $47.38 | $94.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.86 | $115.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $67.74 | $135.48 |
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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