Origin
Caraway, AR
Afternoon in Caraway on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caraway, AR
Patrick
Bay, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR covers 25 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 18, East State Street, Bay Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Highway 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR covers 25 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near AR 135 / West Rogers.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR is easy. At 41m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (AR 135 / West Rogers): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (AR 158 / Lunsford Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
AR 135 / West Rogers
Turn left onto AR 135 / West Rogers
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
AR 158 / Lunsford Highway
Turn left onto AR 158 / Lunsford Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| East State Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Bay Highway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Lunsford Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| AR 135 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Rogers | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caraway, AR and Bay, AR.
1
Start on AR 158
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
2
Continue on AR 135
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
AR 135
3
Turn left onto AR 135
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Rogers
4
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 18
5
Turn left onto AR 158
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lunsford Highway
6
Continue on AR 158
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Bay Highway
7
Continue on AR 158
369 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
AR 158
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Bay, AR
Afternoon in Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR covers 25 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 18, East State Street, Bay Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Caraway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR is easy. At 41m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (AR 135 / West Rogers): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (AR 158 / Lunsford Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Caraway, AR to Bay, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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