How far is Pea Ridge, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
97.25 mi
156.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.25 mi
Kilometers
156.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.04 mi
Kilometers
198.02 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive New Caledonia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hamburg
AR

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

From Pea Ridge
70.5 mi
01h 09m
To New Caledonia
52.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Monticello Bypass

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Monticello Bypass

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Junction City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction City Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
Monticello Bypass
8.91 mi · 7%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Barnett Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
01h 09m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Pea Ridge and 52.6 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Caledonia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 97.25 mi (156.51 km).

Pea Ridge

#1 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,452
Coordinates33.9206600, -91.3367900
Altitude47
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: AR 1 (-91.336706, 33.92082)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.87
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.44 $32.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.48 $36.97
Premium $4.63 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.42 $23.50 $47.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pea Ridge and New Caledonia. The current time is 06:08:03.

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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.