How far is New Caledonia, AR from Gravel Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Gravel Ridge, AR is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.02 mi
02h 58m
Flight
128.23 mi
206.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.23 mi
Kilometers
206.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.02 mi
Kilometers
226.95 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravel Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-19T00:22
Arrive Gravel Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fordyce
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From New Caledonia
70.6 mi
01h 29m
To Gravel Ridge
70.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Gravel Ridge.

  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 right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    142 m · 12 sec · Calvary Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    798 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    8 mi · 14 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

    2042 ft · 56 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cordelia Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Cordelia Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cordelia Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 25%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 13%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 11%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 10%
Calion Highway
9.81 mi · 7%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
8.17 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fordyce
01h 29m from New Caledonia
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gravel Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Gravel Ridge?

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fordyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from New Caledonia and 70.4 miles from Gravel Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Caledonia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gravel Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fordyce

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

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

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Arkadelphia station

68 mi away
798 South 5th St.
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Malvern station

72 mi away
200 East First St.
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Little Rock Union Station

105 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

110 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Gravel Ridge. Straight-line distance: 128.23 mi (206.37 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Gravel Ridge

#2 Gravel Ridge

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,902
Coordinates34.8684200, -92.1907000
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Gravel Ridge (-92.1907, 34.86842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Gravel Ridge. The current time is 00:22:46.

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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.