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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Hope, AR is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.46 mi
02h 04m
Flight
68.05 mi
109.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope
Sun, Apr 26, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sun, Apr 26, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-26T05:22
Arrive Hope
Sun, Apr 26, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Magnolia
AR

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

From New Caledonia
48.2 mi
01h 02m
To Hope
48.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1507 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Hillsboro Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Magnolia Highway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Magnolia Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 23rd Street

    2013 ft · 42 sec · West 23rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    3 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 30%
Spruce Street
21.4 mi · 22%
Junction City Highway
14.6 mi · 15%
West Hillsboro Street
2.29 mi · 2%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
01h 02m from New Caledonia
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from New Caledonia and 48.2 miles from Hope.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.88 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

RAIL

Hope

55 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

77 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

96 mi away
798 South 5th St.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

96 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Hope. Straight-line distance: 68.05 mi (109.51 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Hope

#2 Hope

City in Arkansas, United States

Population9,438
Coordinates33.6670600, -93.5915700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Hope (-93.59157, 33.66706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $12.88
Round trip
$25.75
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.88 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.48 $28.96
Premium $4.63 $15.73 $31.45
Diesel $5.42 $18.41 $36.82

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Hope. The current time is 05:22:25.

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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.