How far is Bay, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Bay, AR to Springdale, AR is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay and Springdale.
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Start on North Main Street
913 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Elder Street
1085 ft · 25 sec · Elder Street
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
16.3 mi · 18 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road
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Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay and Springdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
56.4 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay to Springdale?
The road trip is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Bay and 130.4 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 201.78 mi (324.74 km).
#1 Bay
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 35.7423000, -90.5623300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $34.84 | $69.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.18 | $78.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.55 | $85.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.82 | $99.64 |
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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