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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Harrison, AR is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
266.11 mi
05h 42m
Flight
220.77 mi
355.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.77 mi
Kilometers
355.29 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.11 mi
Kilometers
428.27 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Sat, May 2, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sun, May 3, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-02T14:04
Arrive Harrison
Sat, May 2, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
North Little Rock
AR

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

From New Caledonia
133.2 mi
02h 51m
To Harrison
132.9 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  16. 16

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 51 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · East Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2111 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
90.5 mi · 34%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 13%
I 40 West
28 mi · 11%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 6%
I 530 North
14.7 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 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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
220.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Little Rock
02h 51m from New Caledonia
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from New Caledonia and 132.9 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

3 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

102 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 220.77 mi (355.29 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Harrison

#2 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $35.56
Round trip
$71.12
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.56 $71.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.99 $79.98
Premium $4.63 $43.43 $86.86
Diesel $5.42 $50.85 $101.69

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Harrison. The current time is 14:04:07.

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.