How far is New Caledonia, AR from Highland, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Highland, AR is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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 02m.
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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 Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Highland.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway
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Turn left
1507 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Hillsboro Street
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Continue on Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 33 min · Magnolia Highway
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1788 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · Spruce Street
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Continue on West 23rd Street
2013 ft · 42 sec · West 23rd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1478 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Hervey Street
26.5 mi · 38 min · South Hervey Street
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Turn left
632 ft · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Highland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Magnolia Highway
Continue on Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Highland?
The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Stamps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from New Caledonia and 66.5 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Stamps
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 Stamps.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Highland. Straight-line distance: 92.91 mi (149.52 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 34.0353900, -93.7721300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-93.77213, 34.03539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.02 | $40.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
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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