How far is New Caledonia, AR from Murfreesboro, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Murfreesboro, AR is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Murfreesboro.
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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
30.8 mi · 35 min · Junction City Highway
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Turn left onto Fairview Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 8 min · Fairview Road Southwest
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Turn slight right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
24 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway
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Continue on Rosston Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn left onto West Main Street
13.5 mi · 24 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Highway 26
9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Continue on State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 13th Street
2650 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street
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Continue on North Washington Avenue
2931 ft · 59 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Courthouse Square
78 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Courthouse Square
109 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Courthouse Square
9 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Junction City Highway
Continue on Junction City Highway
30.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Cale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from New Caledonia and 60.6 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Caledonia and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Cale
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 Cale.
Hope
Arkadelphia station
Texarkana
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 91.14 mi (146.68 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 34.0623300, -93.6899000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murfreesboro (-93.6899, 34.06233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
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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