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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Hoxie, AR is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
256.56 mi
04h 54m
Flight
228.25 mi
367.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.25 mi
Kilometers
367.34 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.56 mi
Kilometers
412.9 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-18T05:46
Arrive Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From New Caledonia
128.4 mi
02h 27m
To Hoxie
128.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Hoxie, Jonesboro

    2222 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    127 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2571 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lindsey

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
120 mi · 47%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 14%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 6%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
Calion Highway
9.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

91.7 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
02h 27m from New Caledonia
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from New Caledonia and 128.1 miles from Hoxie.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.27 one way or $68.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoxie.

Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Hoxie. Straight-line distance: 228.25 mi (367.34 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Hoxie

#2 Hoxie

City in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,579
Coordinates36.0503500, -90.9751200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Hoxie (-90.97512, 36.05035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $34.27
Round trip
$68.54
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.27 $68.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.54 $77.09
Premium $4.63 $41.86 $83.71
Diesel $5.42 $49.01 $98.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Hoxie. The current time is 05:46:00.

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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.