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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to McGehee, AR is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.88 mi
02h 24m
Flight
83.25 mi
133.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.25 mi
Kilometers
133.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.88 mi
Kilometers
183.27 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McGehee
Wed, May 13, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Thu, May 14, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-13T21:00
Arrive McGehee
Wed, May 13, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
North Crossett
AR

Census designated place

From New Caledonia
56.9 mi
01h 12m
To McGehee
57 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East St Louis Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · East St Louis Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 23 sec · Holly Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction City Highway
60.2 mi · 53%
East St Louis Street
18.2 mi · 16%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Barnett Drive
0.26 mi
Holly Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction City Highway

Merge slight left

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Crossett
01h 12m from New Caledonia
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Sunny near McGehee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Crossett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from New Caledonia and 57 miles from McGehee.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Caledonia and Sunny near McGehee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and McGehee. Straight-line distance: 83.25 mi (133.97 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
McGehee

#2 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: McGehee (-91.39956, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and McGehee. The current time is 21:00:10.

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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.