How far is New Caledonia, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Mineral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Mineral Springs.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway
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Turn left
1507 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Hillsboro Street
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Continue on Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 33 min · Magnolia Highway
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1788 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · Spruce Street
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Continue on West 23rd Street
2013 ft · 42 sec · West 23rd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1478 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Hervey Street
26.5 mi · 38 min · South Hervey Street
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Turn left
632 ft · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Runnels Street
696 ft · 15 sec · West Runnels Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Runnels Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Mineral Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Magnolia Highway
Continue on Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Mineral Springs?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Buckner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from New Caledonia and 64.9 miles from Mineral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Buckner
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 Buckner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 91.48 mi (147.22 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mineral Springs
Mineral Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8751200, -93.9138000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Springs (-93.9138, 33.87512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.95 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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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