How far is Rockwell, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Rockwell, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwell and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell and New Caledonia.
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Start on Grissom Trail
118 m · 19 sec · Grissom Trail
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn left onto Kaufman Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 88
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Higdon Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
19.6 mi · 23 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Caddo Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Caddo Street
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Turn slight right
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
24.2 mi · 36 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Buren Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto North Adams Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Adams Avenue
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
32.9 mi · 37 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Continue on Barnett Drive
1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
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Continue on Junction City Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway
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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 Rockwell and New Caledonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
32.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockwell and Partly Cloudy near New Caledonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockwell to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Sparkman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Rockwell and 68.3 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockwell and Partly Cloudy near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near Sparkman
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 Sparkman.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
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Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 100.97 mi (162.5 km).
#1 Rockwell
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.4642600, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
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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