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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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.43 mi
05h 43m
Flight
243.32 mi
391.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.32 mi
Kilometers
391.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.43 mi
Kilometers
491.54 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luxora
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 30, 9:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-29T22:26
Arrive Luxora
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From New Caledonia
152.7 mi
02h 51m
To Luxora
152.7 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    10 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport

    2796 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto East Belt Freeway

    9 mi · 10 min · East Belt Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Blues Highway

    45.3 mi · 46 min · Blues Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 158: Victoria, Luxora

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 39%
Blues Highway
45.3 mi · 15%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 12%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 6%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 5%
I 530 North
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
02h 51m from New Caledonia
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Luxora. Straight-line distance: 243.32 mi (391.59 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Luxora

#2 Luxora

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,007
Coordinates35.7561900, -89.9281400
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Luxora (-89.92814, 35.75619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.8 L · about $40.82
Round trip
$81.65
21.56 gal · 81.6 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Luxora. The current time is 22:26:44.

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.