How far is Bay, AR from Lake City, AR?
The driving distance from Bay, AR to Lake City, AR is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay and Lake City.
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Start on North Main Street
113 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Lunsford Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lunsford Avenue
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Continue on Lunsford Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lunsford Highway
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 16 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
77 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
845 ft · 42 sec · Carter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
11 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
113 m · 16 sec · Carter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay and Lake City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lunsford Avenue
Turn left onto Lunsford Avenue
5.4 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bay and Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay to Lake City?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trumann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Bay and 6.4 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bay and Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Trumann
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Walnut Ridge
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 8.81 mi (14.18 km).
#1 Bay
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 35.7423000, -90.5623300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,650 |
| Coordinates | 35.8161900, -90.4342700 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carter Street (-90.434043, 35.816182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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