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

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Holiday Island, AR is about 226.8 miles (365 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
226.82 mi
05h 07m
Flight
174.64 mi
281.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.64 mi
Kilometers
281.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.82 mi
Kilometers
365.03 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday Island
Fri, Oct 16, 6:43 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 11:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-10-16T01:35
Arrive Holiday Island
Fri, Oct 16, 6:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Briarcliff
AR

Human settlement in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
113.3 mi
02h 33m
To Holiday Island
113.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°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 Jonesboro and Holiday Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gee Street

    951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    126 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Eureka Avenue

    2652 ft · 45 sec · Eureka Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Trimble Avenue

    8.9 mi · 13 min · West Trimble Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Passion Play Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Passion Play Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Statue Road

    533 ft · 27 sec · Statue Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Magnetic Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Magnetic Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1296 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 23

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23

  32. 32

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Woodsdale Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodsdale Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Stateline Drive

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Stateline Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    1628 ft · 1 min · Walnut Avenue

  36. 36

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

    1.1 km · 3 min · Starlite Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto Saturn Avenue

    1997 ft · 1 min · Saturn Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saturn Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro 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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
71.5 mi · 32%
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 22%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
48.1 mi · 21%
West Trimble Avenue
8.85 mi · 4%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
State Highway 23
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan Avenue

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 17m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
174.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff
02h 33m from Jonesboro
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Holiday Island?

The road trip is about 226.8 miles (365 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Jonesboro and 113.5 miles from Holiday Island.

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

The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.58 one way or $63.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Holiday Island. Straight-line distance: 174.64 mi (281.05 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
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: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Holiday Island (-93.73214, 36.48535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.3 L · about $31.58
Round trip
$63.15
16 gal · 60.6 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $31.58 $63.15
Mid-grade $4.44 $35.53 $71.06
Premium $4.83 $38.60 $77.20
Diesel $5.92 $47.34 $94.69

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 Jonesboro and Holiday Island. The current time is 01:35:35.

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.