How far is New Caledonia, AR from Holiday Island, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Holiday Island, AR is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Holiday Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Holiday Island.
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Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on Barnett Drive
1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
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Continue on Junction City Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
2133 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Calion Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
118.4 mi · 2 hr
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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 New Caledonia and Holiday Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia to Holiday Island?
The road trip is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168 miles from New Caledonia and 169.1 miles from Holiday Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.97 one way or $93.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Caledonia and Partly Sunny near Holiday Island.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Holiday Island. Straight-line distance: 244.58 mi (393.61 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $46.97 | $93.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $52.85 | $105.70 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $57.42 | $114.84 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $70.42 | $140.85 |
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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