Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Bay, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bay, AR covers 13.5 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Joe N Martin Expressway, AR 463, Harrisburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Joe N Martin Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 13.5 miles, with most of the trip on Joe N Martin Expressway and AR 463. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.4 miles on Joe N Martin Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Joe N Martin Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Joe N Martin Expressway and AR 463. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
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 13.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (AR 1B / Harrisburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AR 1B / Harrisburg Road
Turn right onto AR 1B / Harrisburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 555 South: Trumann
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 555 South: Trumann
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
AR 158 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 158 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joe N Martin Expressway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| AR 463 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harrisburg Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elder Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Highland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Joe N Martin Expressway
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Bay, AR.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Cate Avenue
3
Turn left onto Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
4
Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
257 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Oak Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn left onto AR 18
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Highland Drive
7
Turn right onto AR 1B
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 555 South: Trumann
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 463: Bay
11
Turn right
126 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn right onto AR 463
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 463
13
Turn left onto AR 158
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elder Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto AR 158
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
AR 158
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
2:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 Jonesboro, AR to Bay, AR covers 13.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Joe N Martin Expressway, AR 463, Harrisburg Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (AR 1B / Harrisburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to Bay, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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