How far is Osceola, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Osceola, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 303.8 miles (488.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola and New Caledonia.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue
35 m · 10 sec · West Semmes Avenue
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2675 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Keiser Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue
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Turn left onto Sandy Bayou Road
1144 ft · 19 sec · Sandy Bayou Road
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Take the ramp straight
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
2395 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola and New Caledonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Osceola and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osceola to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 303.8 miles (488.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Osceola and 152 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osceola and Sunny near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Lonoke
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 Lonoke.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 239.13 mi (384.84 km).
#1 Osceola
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 6,576 |
| Coordinates | 35.7050800, -89.9695300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.60 | $81.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.66 | $91.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.58 | $99.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
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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