How far is New Caledonia, AR from Mount Ida, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
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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 Mount Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Mount Ida.
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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
32.9 mi · 37 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Street Northeast
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Turn left
25 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on Valley Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · Valley Street
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Turn left onto Higdon Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road
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Take the ramp left
1340 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 37 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
1003 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
1048 ft · 31 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Elder Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Elder Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Mount Ida.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Junction City Highway
Continue on Junction City Highway
32.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Mount Ida?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Sparkman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from New Caledonia and 81.6 miles from Mount Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Sparkman
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 Sparkman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 117.66 mi (189.35 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Ida
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 34.5567600, -93.6340800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Ida (-93.63408, 34.55676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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