Origin
Lester, AR
Afternoon in Lester on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lester, AR to Bay, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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 Lester, AR to Bay, AR covers 15.2 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bay Highway, Lunsford Highway, AR 135 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Bay Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 15.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bay Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 135.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lester, AR to Bay, AR is easy. At 26m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 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
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 135
Turn left onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
AR 158 / Lunsford Highway
Turn left onto AR 158 / Lunsford Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Highway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Lunsford Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| AR 135 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 1st Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bay Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester, AR and Bay, AR.
1
Start on Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
2
Turn left onto AR 135
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
3
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
4
Turn left onto AR 158
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lunsford Highway
5
Continue on AR 158
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Bay Highway
6
Continue on AR 158
369 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
AR 158
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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 Thursday
Local time
12:55 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
26m 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 Lester, AR to Bay, AR covers 15.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bay Highway, Lunsford Highway, AR 135. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Lester, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 Lester, AR to Bay, AR is easy. At 26m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (AR 158 / Lunsford Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lester, AR to Bay, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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