How far is New Caledonia, AR from Luxora, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Luxora, AR is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Luxora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Luxora.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
2133 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Calion Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto East Belt Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
45.3 mi · 46 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 158: Victoria, Luxora
1627 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
25 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Luxora.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
117 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Luxora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Luxora?
The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from New Caledonia and 152.7 miles from Luxora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 5:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Luxora.
Stop Ideas Near Lonoke
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 Lonoke.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Luxora. Straight-line distance: 243.32 mi (391.59 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Luxora
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 35.7561900, -89.9281400 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luxora (-89.92814, 35.75619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.82 | $81.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.91 | $91.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.86 | $99.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.37 | $116.75 |
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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