Origin
Bay, AR
Afternoon in Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay, AR to Springdale, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
260.5 mi
419 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay, AR
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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bay, AR to Springdale, AR covers 260.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, US 63, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.4 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.3 miles from Bay, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 260.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 260.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and US 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.4 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 63. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near AR 158 / Elder Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 260.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 158 / Elder Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 463): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 555 / Joe N Martin Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 158 / Elder Street
Turn left onto AR 158 / Elder Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 463
Turn right onto AR 463
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 555 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge onto I 555 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
182.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
|
US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
201 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
|
US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 56.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 63 | 55.3 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 62 | 53.3 mi | 1h 9m |
| T & C Boulevard | 49.9 mi | 56m |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Joe N Martin Expressway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Shied-Hopper Bypass | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East Emma Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on AR 158
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto AR 158
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Elder Street
3
Turn right onto AR 463
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 463
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 555
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 63
55 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 63
7
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 412
8
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 62; US 412
10
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
11
Take the exit
365 ft
·
10 sec
12
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 412; AR 175
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
14
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
16
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
17
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62; US 412
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
19
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
20
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
21
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 412
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Butterfield Coach Road
24
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Emma Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Commercial Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.3 miles from Bay, AR, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bay, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay, AR
This is one driving day of about 260.5 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Bay, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.3 mi from Bay, AR · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from Bay, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springdale, AR
The final approach into Springdale, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springdale, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.34 one way
$78.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $46.76 | $93.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.52 | $115.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.35 | $12.50 |
| Efficient EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.79 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.47 | $16.67 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Thursday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bay, AR to Springdale, AR covers 260.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, US 63, US 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.3 miles from Bay, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 260.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 158 / Elder Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 463): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 555 / Joe N Martin Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bay, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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