Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Wednesday
Local time
12:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Bay, AR
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
138.8 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Bay, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Rock, AR to Bay, AR covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 78, Joe N Martin Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.96 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
69.4 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 138.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 78. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 78. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 138.8 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 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.8 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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State Capitol
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
3.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
5.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
5
127.2 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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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
138.6 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 102.7 mi | 1h 46m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Joe N Martin Expressway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Drive | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| US 67 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| AR 463 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 30 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Bay, AR.
1
Start on this road
385 ft
·
35 sec
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this road
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
16 sec
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State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
528 ft
·
23 sec
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State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
116 ft
·
7 sec
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Capitol Mall
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
387 ft
·
22 sec
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State Capitol
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West 7th Street
7
Turn left onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Broadway Street
8
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Broadway Bridge
9
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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North Broadway Street
10
Continue on West 7th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West 7th Street
11
Turn left onto North Locust Street
46 ft
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0 sec
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North Locust Street
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
13
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 67; US 167
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
29 min
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I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
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I 57; US 64; US 167
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
18
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
19
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
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US 78; AR 226
20
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
6.1 mi
·
7 min
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Southwest Drive
21
Take the exit onto US 49; US 78
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 49; US 78
22
Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78
9.6 mi
·
10 min
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Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 463: Bay
24
Turn right
126 ft
·
3 sec
25
Turn right onto AR 463
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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AR 463
26
Turn left onto AR 158
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Elder Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto AR 158
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
AR 158
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 138.8 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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 I 57 for about 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.4 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 miles.
Arriving in Bay, AR
The final approach into Bay, 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 Bay, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.96 one way
$41.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Bay on Wednesday
Local time
12:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bono, AR
69 mi in
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m 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 Little Rock, AR to Bay, AR covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 78, Joe N Martin Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.4 miles from Little Rock, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.96 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 138.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.8 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Rock, AR to Bay, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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