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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Gravette, AR is about 359 miles (577.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m 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
359.04 mi
06h 38m
Flight
253.76 mi
408.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.76 mi
Kilometers
408.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.04 mi
Kilometers
577.82 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravette
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Wed, Apr 15, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-14T22:58
Arrive Gravette
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
10:42 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

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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From New Caledonia
179.6 mi
03h 19m
To Gravette
179.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 72: Gravette, Hiwasse

    1725 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 72

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West State Highway 72

  19. 19

    Continue on Atlanta Street Southeast

    3164 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    65 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 39%
I 49 North
80.4 mi · 22%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 10%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 5%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 4%
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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.2 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
03h 19m from New Caledonia
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gravette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359 miles (577.8 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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 179.6 miles from New Caledonia and 179.5 miles from Gravette.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.2 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 $47.98 one way or $95.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gravette.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Gravette. Straight-line distance: 253.76 mi (408.38 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Gravette

#2 Gravette

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,612
Coordinates36.4220200, -94.4535500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Gravette (-94.45355, 36.42202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.96 L · about $47.98
Round trip
$95.96
25.34 gal · 95.92 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.98 $95.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.96 $107.92
Premium $4.63 $58.60 $117.20
Diesel $5.42 $68.61 $137.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Gravette. The current time is 22:58:22.

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.