Drive or Fly: New Caledonia, AR to Clarksville, AR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ELD–FSM. At 229 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 22m

Distance

229 mi

Total Cost

$86

CO2

93 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$51

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 59m

21m in the air

Air Distance

173 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Caledonia, AR → ELD 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FSM → Clarksville, AR 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

New Caledonia, AR ELD — South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field 14 mi, ~21m drive

Clarksville, AR FSM — Fort Smith Regional Airport 52 mi, ~77m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELD and FSM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 22m	3h 59m
Total cost (1 person)	$86	$182
Carbon footprint	93 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

229 mi 4h 22m

via US 167, US 65, US 63; US 167

Alternative (+19 min)

235.6 mi 4h 41m

via US 167, AR 7, US 270

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Caledonia, AR to Clarksville, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.