How far is Holiday Island, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Holiday Island, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 12m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday Island and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Island and Fort Smith.
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Start on Saturn Avenue
1997 ft · 2 min · Saturn Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Starlite Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Starlite Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
1628 ft · 1 min · Walnut Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stateline Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Stateline Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsdale Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Woodsdale Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23 mi · 37 min
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Continue on West Hudson Road
2131 ft · 40 sec · West Hudson Road
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Turn slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Southeast 14th Street
2735 ft · 1 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Take the ramp left
1142 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue
1259 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holiday Island and Fort Smith.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southeast 14th Street
Continue straight
65.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Holiday Island and Mostly Sunny near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday Island to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 57.4 miles from Holiday Island and 58.2 miles from Fort Smith.
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 30.9 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holiday Island and Mostly Sunny near Fort Smith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Island and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 84.62 mi (136.18 km).
#1 Holiday Island
Holiday Island is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4853500, -93.7321400 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $24.15 | $48.29 |
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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