How far is Sheridan, AR from New Caledonia, AR?

The driving distance from Sheridan, AR to New Caledonia, AR is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
97.42 mi
01h 42m
Flight
87.84 mi
141.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.84 mi
Kilometers
141.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.78 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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
Watson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Sheridan
48.7 mi
00h 51m
To New Caledonia
48.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and New Caledonia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    715 ft · 17 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Rock Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · South Rock Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheridan Bypass

    85 m · 10 sec · Sheridan Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on South Rock Street

    29.4 mi · 34 min · South Rock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    41.7 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caledonia Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167
41.7 mi · 43%
South Rock Street
33.7 mi · 35%
US 167 South
15.7 mi · 16%
Caledonia Road
1.77 mi · 2%
West Center Street
0.14 mi
Sheridan Bypass
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

US 167

Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

41.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watson
00h 51m from Sheridan
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheridan 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 Sheridan to New Caledonia?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Watson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Sheridan and 48.8 miles from New Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheridan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Watson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watson.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

81 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

113 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and New Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 87.84 mi (141.37 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

Population5,035
Coordinates34.3070400, -92.4012700
Altitude84
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: North Oak Street (-92.401457, 34.307042)
End: Caledonia Road (-92.667663, 33.055126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and New Caledonia. The current time is 00:17:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.