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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Holiday Island, AR is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
54.89 mi
01h 37m
Flight
37.61 mi
60.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.33 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday Island
Fri, Oct 16, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Oct 16, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-10-16T02:36
Arrive Holiday Island
Fri, Oct 16, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Hindsville
AR

Human settlement in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fayetteville
27.5 mi
00h 48m
To Holiday Island
27.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57ยฐF
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph N
Destination
59ยฐF
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 Fayetteville and Holiday Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m ยท 8 sec ยท East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft ยท 59 sec ยท North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi ยท 11 min ยท North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    10 mi ยท 15 min ยท West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.6 mi ยท 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    6.1 mi ยท 11 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifty Highway

    6.2 mi ยท 11 min ยท Clifty Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.1 mi ยท 15 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท East Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23

    3 mi ยท 5 min ยท State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2 mi ยท 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodsdale Drive

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Woodsdale Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stateline Drive

    1.4 mi ยท 6 min ยท Stateline Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    1628 ft ยท 1 min ยท Walnut Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km ยท 3 min ยท Starlite Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Saturn Avenue

    1997 ft ยท 1 min ยท Saturn Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Saturn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bowen Boulevard
9.99 mi ยท 18%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi ยท 12%
Clifty Highway
6.16 mi ยท 11%
State Highway 23
3.01 mi ยท 5%
South Main Street
1.61 mi ยท 3%
Stateline Drive
1.41 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.1 mi ยท 00h 15m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hindsville
00h 48m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Holiday Island?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hindsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Fayetteville and 27.5 miles from Holiday Island.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Holiday Island. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.53 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
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: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Holiday Island (-93.73214, 36.48535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L ยท about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
3.88 gal ยท 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.44 $8.62 $17.23
Premium $4.83 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $5.92 $11.48 $22.96

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Holiday Island. The current time is 02:36:20.

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.