How far is Prairie Creek, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 345 miles (555.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and New Caledonia.
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Start on Prairie Creek Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Prairie Creek Drive
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Continue on East Locust Street
2195 ft · 50 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1762 ft · 39 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
2446 ft · 57 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North Bloomington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street
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Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1692 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 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 Prairie Creek 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 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Creek and Partly Sunny then 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 Prairie Creek to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 345 miles (555.2 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Prairie Creek and 173.1 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.5 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 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Creek and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
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 Menifee.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 240.51 mi (387.06 km).
#1 Prairie Creek
Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 36.3420200, -94.0618700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.83 | $103.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.29 | $112.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.90 | $131.80 |
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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