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

The driving distance from Newport, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.27 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.94 mi
41.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.94 mi
Kilometers
41.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.55 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-22T20:34
Arrive New Caledonia
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newport
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
El Dorado
AR

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

From Newport
16.6 mi
00h 20m
To New Caledonia
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ouachita Road 509

    1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Ouachita Road 67

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Ouachita Road 67

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Camden Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Camden Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    779 ft · 16 sec · East 7th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pershing Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pershing Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2962 ft · 59 sec · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Pershing Highway

    994 ft · 27 sec · Pershing Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Smackover Highway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Smackover Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smackover Highway
12.6 mi · 38%
Junction City Highway
8.98 mi · 27%
Ouachita Road 67
2.87 mi · 9%
Pershing Highway
2.47 mi · 7%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 5%
Ouachita Road 68
1.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Smackover Highway

Turn left onto Smackover Highway

12.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Dorado
00h 20m from Newport
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 16.6 miles from Newport and 16.7 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near El Dorado

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

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

RAIL

Hope

100 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

107 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,389
Coordinates33.4298400, -92.6951600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Ouachita Road 509 (-92.695146, 33.42972)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.86
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.43 $8.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.98 $9.97
Premium $4.63 $5.41 $10.82
Diesel $5.42 $6.34 $12.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and New Caledonia. The current time is 20:34:03.

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.