How far is New Caledonia, AR from Elm Springs, AR?

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Elm Springs, AR is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.13 mi
06h 06m
Flight
235.22 mi
378.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.22 mi
Kilometers
378.55 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.13 mi
Kilometers
529.68 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Tue, May 5, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-05T07:17
Arrive Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From New Caledonia
164.7 mi
03h 03m
To Elm Springs
164.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Elm Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Elm Springs.

  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

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 39 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Elm Street

    637 ft · 18 sec · South Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street

    34 m · 5 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Elm Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 43%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 16%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 11%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 5%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 5%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.8 mi
235.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
03h 03m from New Caledonia
Leave By
11:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Elm Springs?

The road trip is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from New Caledonia and 164.5 miles from Elm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.8 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 $43.97 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menifee, 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 Menifee.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Elm Springs. Straight-line distance: 235.22 mi (378.55 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Elm Springs

#2 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Elm Springs (-94.23437, 36.20619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.96 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.93
23.22 gal · 87.92 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.97 $87.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.45 $98.89
Premium $4.63 $53.70 $107.39
Diesel $5.42 $62.87 $125.74

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 Elm Springs. The current time is 07:17:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.