How far is New Caledonia, AR from Glenwood, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Glenwood, AR is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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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 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Glenwood.
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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
32.9 mi · 37 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Street Northeast
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Turn left
25 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
527 ft · 16 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
27 mi · 47 min · Pine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Thompson Street
48 m · 3 sec · West Thompson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Thompson Street
7.3 mi · 13 min · West Thompson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
986 ft · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1574 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
673 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
28 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Glenwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Junction City Highway
Continue on Junction City Highway
32.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Sparkman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from New Caledonia and 64.5 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sparkman
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 Sparkman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 101.47 mi (163.3 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood
City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,057 |
| Coordinates | 34.3267700, -93.5507400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-93.55074, 34.32677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
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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