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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Lowell, AR is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.32 mi
06h 07m
Flight
236.22 mi
380.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.22 mi
Kilometers
380.16 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.32 mi
Kilometers
534.82 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From New Caledonia
166.2 mi
03h 03m
To Lowell
166.1 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Monroe Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    152 m · 22 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 42%
I 49 North
58.4 mi · 18%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 11%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 5%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 5%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.1 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
03h 03m from New Caledonia
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from New Caledonia and 166.1 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.42 one way or $88.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 236.22 mi (380.16 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Lowell (-94.13076, 36.25535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.39 L · about $44.42
Round trip
$88.84
23.46 gal · 88.78 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.42 $88.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.96 $99.92
Premium $4.63 $54.25 $108.50
Diesel $5.42 $63.52 $127.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Lowell. The current time is 01:05:09.

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.