How far is New Caledonia, AR from West Fork, AR?

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to West Fork, AR is about 306.8 miles (493.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
306.82 mi
05h 39m
Flight
216.32 mi
348.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.32 mi
Kilometers
348.14 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.82 mi
Kilometers
493.78 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Fork
Sun, May 3, 6:05 PM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Sun, May 3, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-05-03T12:26
Arrive West Fork
Sun, May 3, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Mayflower
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

From New Caledonia
153.5 mi
02h 49m
To West Fork
153.4 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and West Fork.

  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

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Phillips Street

    2322 ft · 46 sec · Phillips Street

  17. 17

    Continue on McKnight Avenue

    599 ft · 17 sec · McKnight Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Campbell Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Campbell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 46%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 12%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 11%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 6%
Junction City Highway
15 mi · 5%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
216.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayflower
02h 49m from New Caledonia
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Caledonia and Sunny near West Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to West Fork?

The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.8 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Mayflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from New Caledonia and 153.4 miles from West Fork.

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

The direct path is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.01 one way or $82.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Caledonia and Sunny near West Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Mayflower

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

26 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

75 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

110 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and West Fork. Straight-line distance: 216.32 mi (348.14 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
West Fork

#2 West Fork

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,623
Coordinates35.9242500, -94.1885400
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: West Fork (-94.18854, 35.92425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
40.98 L · about $41.01
Round trip
$82.03
21.66 gal · 81.96 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.01 $82.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.12 $92.25
Premium $4.63 $50.09 $100.18
Diesel $5.42 $58.64 $117.29

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and West Fork. The current time is 12:26:30.

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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.