How far is New Caledonia, AR from Smackover, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Smackover, AR is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Smackover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Smackover.
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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
12.6 mi · 14 min · Junction City Highway
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Turn right onto Pershing Highway
861 ft · 17 sec · Pershing Highway
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2962 ft · 59 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Pershing Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Pershing Highway
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
741 ft · 15 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Smackover.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Junction City Highway
Continue on Junction City Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Smackover?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Dorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from New Caledonia and 13.4 miles from Smackover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near El Dorado
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 El Dorado.
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Smackover. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smackover
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.3648500, -92.7248800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smackover (-92.72488, 33.36485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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