How far is New Caledonia, AR from Marianna, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Marianna, AR is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Marianna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Marianna.
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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
36.8 mi · 45 min · Lee Street
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Continue straight
34.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the ramp right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martha Mitchell Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martha Mitchell Expressway
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Turn right
958 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
92 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
57.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
90 m · 8 sec · North Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Marianna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martha Mitchell Expressway
Exit the roundabout
57.9 mi · 01h 26m
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 Marianna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Marianna?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from New Caledonia and 97.1 miles from Marianna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 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 Marianna.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff
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 Pine Bluff.
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Marianna. Straight-line distance: 161.53 mi (259.96 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marianna
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,296 |
| Coordinates | 34.7737100, -90.7576100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marianna (-90.75761, 34.77371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.17 | $58.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.09 | $74.19 |
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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