How far is Conway, AR from Holiday Island, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Holiday Island, AR is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.11 mi
03h 52m
Flight
120.58 mi
194.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.58 mi
Kilometers
194.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.11 mi
Kilometers
288.25 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday Island
Fri, Oct 16, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Conway
Fri, Oct 16, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-10-16T01:34
Arrive Holiday Island
Fri, Oct 16, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Conway
89.2 mi
01h 56m
To Holiday Island
89.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Holiday Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Holiday Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1962 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harkrider Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Harkrider Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1221 ft · 21 sec · Harkrider Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street

    45 m · 2 sec · Harkrider Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2484 ft · 45 sec · Harkrider Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    2275 ft · 35 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Parrott Drive

    2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Woodsdale Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodsdale Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Stateline Drive

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Stateline Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    1628 ft · 1 min · Walnut Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Starlite Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Starlite Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Saturn Avenue

    1997 ft · 1 min · Saturn Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saturn Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Holiday Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
90.8 mi · 51%
State Highway 23
3.01 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.61 mi · 1%
Stateline Drive
1.41 mi · 1%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Woodsdale Drive
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

90.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 56m from Conway
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Partly Sunny near Holiday Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Holiday Island?

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Conway and 89.9 miles from Holiday Island.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Partly Sunny near Holiday Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Holiday Island. Straight-line distance: 120.58 mi (194.05 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holiday Island

Holiday Island is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4853500, -93.7321400
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-92.4421, 35.0887)
End: Holiday Island (-93.73214, 36.48535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.89
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.95 $49.89
Mid-grade $4.44 $28.07 $56.13
Premium $4.83 $30.49 $60.99
Diesel $5.92 $37.40 $74.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Holiday Island. The current time is 01:34:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.