How far is Salem, AR from New Caledonia, AR?
The driving distance from Salem, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and New Caledonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and New Caledonia.
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Start on North Main Street
1250 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Morning Side Lane
17.1 mi · 19 min · Morning Side Lane
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Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street
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Continue on Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard
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Take the exit right
55.2 mi · 57 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 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 Salem 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.
US 167 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Salem to New Caledonia?
The road trip is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Salem and 139.6 miles from New Caledonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.
Stop Ideas Near McAlmont
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 McAlmont.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 234.08 mi (376.72 km).
#1 Salem
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 36.3711800, -91.8226500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.26 | $74.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
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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