How far is New Caledonia, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
319.05 mi
05h 05m
Flight
224.41 mi
361.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.41 mi
Kilometers
361.15 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.05 mi
Kilometers
513.46 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 10, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 11, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-10T15:04
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 10, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From New Caledonia
158.6 mi
02h 32m
To Fayetteville
160.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Fayetteville.

  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

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 44%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 13%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 11%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 6%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 5%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 5%
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

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.7 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 32m from New Caledonia
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from New Caledonia and 160.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.64 one way or $85.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 224.41 mi (361.15 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.62 L · about $42.64
Round trip
$85.28
22.52 gal · 85.24 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.64 $85.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.96 $95.91
Premium $4.63 $52.08 $104.16
Diesel $5.42 $60.97 $121.95

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Fayetteville. The current time is 15:04:02.

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.