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

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Trumann, AR is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.79 mi
05h 15m
Flight
218.88 mi
352.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.88 mi
Kilometers
352.25 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.79 mi
Kilometers
440.63 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trumann
Sun, May 31, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sun, May 31, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-31T05:42
Arrive Trumann
Sun, May 31, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From New Caledonia
137 mi
02h 37m
To Trumann
136.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    15.3 mi · 16 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Ozark Avenue

    2010 ft · 57 sec · North Ozark Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    64 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Melton Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Melton Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 38%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 13%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
Joe N Martin Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 5%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
218.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
02h 37m from New Caledonia
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from New Caledonia and 136.8 miles from Trumann.

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

The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherwood, 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 Sherwood.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Trumann. Straight-line distance: 218.88 mi (352.25 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Trumann

#2 Trumann

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.6736900, -90.5073300
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Trumann (-90.50733, 35.67369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.14 $82.28
Premium $4.63 $44.68 $89.36
Diesel $5.42 $52.31 $104.62

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Trumann. The current time is 05:42:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.