How far is New Caledonia, AR from Lavaca, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Lavaca, AR is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Lavaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Lavaca.
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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
32.9 mi · 37 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Street Northeast
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Turn left
25 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on Valley Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · Valley Street
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Turn left onto Higdon Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road
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Take the ramp left
1340 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 37 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
31.7 mi · 40 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
44.5 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto Excelsior Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Excelsior Road
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Continue on West Elm Street
1369 ft · 33 sec · West Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Coker Street
1730 ft · 35 sec · South Coker Street
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Turn right onto Old Hackett Road
526 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackett Road
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Center Street
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 19 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Lavaca.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
44.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Sunny near Lavaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Lavaca?
The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from New Caledonia and 126.3 miles from Lavaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.78 one way or $67.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Caledonia and Sunny near Lavaca.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs
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 Hot Springs.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 179.56 mi (288.97 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavaca
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 35.3362000, -94.1732600 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavaca (-94.17326, 35.3362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.26 | $82.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.30 | $96.60 |
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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