How far is Kentucky, AR from Holiday Island, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Holiday Island, AR is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Holiday Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Holiday Island.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn right onto Lee Street
842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Parrott Drive
2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive
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Turn slight left
25.7 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 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 Kentucky 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 40 West
Merge slight left
112 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kentucky and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Holiday Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Holiday Island?
The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Kentucky and 115.9 miles from Holiday Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kentucky and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Holiday Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Holiday Island. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.09 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $48.17 | $96.35 |
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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