How far is Fort Smith, AR from Holiday Island, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Holiday Island, AR is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Holiday Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Holiday Island.
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Start on Grand Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North
1595 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 14th Street
2170 ft · 46 sec · Southeast 14th Street
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Continue on West Hudson Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Hudson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hudson Road
2372 ft · 48 sec · West Hudson Road
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Continue on Northeast Hudson Road
23 mi · 37 min · Northeast Hudson Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 187
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 187
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Golden Gate
1.4 km · 2 min · Golden Gate
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Continue on Woodsdale Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Woodsdale Drive
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Turn right onto Stateline Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Stateline Drive
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Turn right onto Walnut Avenue
1628 ft · 1 min · Walnut Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Starlite Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Starlite Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Saturn Avenue
1997 ft · 1 min · Saturn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saturn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Holiday Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 North
Continue straight
46.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith to Holiday Island?
The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Fort Smith and 57.4 miles from Holiday Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Smith and Partly Sunny near Holiday Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Holiday Island. Straight-line distance: 84.62 mi (136.18 km).
#1 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holiday Island
Holiday Island is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4853500, -93.7321400 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holiday Island (-93.73214, 36.48535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.95 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $17.99 | $35.97 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
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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