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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Ozark, AR is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.24 mi
04h 43m
Flight
180.61 mi
290.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.61 mi
Kilometers
290.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.24 mi
Kilometers
402.72 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Wed, May 20, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-19T22:49
Arrive Ozark
Wed, May 20, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From New Caledonia
125.2 mi
02h 21m
To Ozark
125 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock

    2133 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Calion Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    115.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Commercial Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
116 mi · 46%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 14%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 6%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
Calion Highway
9.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

116 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
02h 21m from New Caledonia
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.2 miles from New Caledonia and 125 miles from Ozark.

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

The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 180.61 mi (290.66 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Ozark

#2 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Ozark (-93.8277, 35.48703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.43 L · about $33.44
Round trip
$66.88
17.66 gal · 66.86 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.44 $66.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.61 $75.21
Premium $4.63 $40.84 $81.68
Diesel $5.42 $47.81 $95.63

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Ozark. The current time is 22:49:01.

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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.