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Trip from Delaware, AR to Bay, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

197.7 mi

318 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Delaware, AR

Christopher Santiago

city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Bay, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Delaware, AR to Bay, AR covers 197.7 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 64, I 40, Vilonia Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.6 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.9 miles from Delaware, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 74.6 mi 1h 17m
I 40 42.1 mi 42m
Vilonia Bypass 25.9 mi 32m
US 78 12.1 mi 13m
Joe N Martin Expressway 9.6 mi 10m
AR 22 9.2 mi 13m
Southwest Drive 6.1 mi 7m
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 74.6 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Bay, AR.

1

Start on Fire Dept Loop

515 ft · 27 sec · Fire Dept Loop
2

Turn left onto AR 22

9.2 mi · 13 min · AR 22
3

Turn left onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · Union Street
4

Turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
5

Turn left onto AR 331

0.3 mi · 28 sec · AR 331
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 84 Toward I-40
7

Merge onto I 40

42 mi · 42 min · I 40
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 64
9

Keep slight left at fork

212 ft · 8 sec
10

Turn left onto US 64

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
11

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
12

Continue on US 64

26 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit onto US 64

75 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 64
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
15

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec
16

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226
17

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive
18

Take the exit onto US 49; US 78

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 49; US 78
19

Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78

9.6 mi · 10 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward AR 463: Bay
21

Turn right

126 ft · 3 sec
22

Turn right onto AR 463

1.2 mi · 2 min · AR 463
23

Turn left onto AR 158

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Elder Street
24

At end of road, turn right onto AR 158

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Main Street
25

Arrive at destination

AR 158

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 98.9 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 43 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.9 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Delaware, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Delaware, AR

This is one driving day of about 197.7 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Delaware, 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 64 for about 74.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Cabot, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, AR

99 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Judsonia, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.9 miles from Delaware, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.1

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Conway, Arkansas

1.8 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Shadrachs Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 183.6

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

The Stem And Spoon Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

2.5 mi

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.1

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 14.1

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Malibu Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.6

Vilonia, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15012730720

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18702039837

Visit website

The Stem And Spoon Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18703332978

Shadrachs Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18705303326

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–9 pm

+18705301575

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18709264835

Visit website

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18702062715

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 56.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 155.4

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

AGFC Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18709336787

Visit website

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.6

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 3–11 pm

+18708194132

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 197.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
16.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | AR 331

Turn left onto AR 331

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the ramp toward I-40

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 84 Toward I-40
5
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
186.2 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | I 555; US 49; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
197.6 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | AR 158 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto AR 158 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.86 one way

$59.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $32.78 $65.55
premium $4.56 $35.48 $70.97
diesel $5.61 $43.65 $87.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.3 0 $20.76 $9.49
Efficient EV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91
EV Truck/SUV 79.1 0 $27.68 $12.65

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Delaware, AR

Afternoon in Delaware on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bay, AR

Afternoon in Bay on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

3h 44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

197.7 mi in 3h 44m, mostly highway — 74.6 mi of that is on US 64.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near AR 331.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 197.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Delaware, AR

Full guide →

Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 197.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bay, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Bay, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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