How far is Bono, AR from Bay, AR?

The driving distance from Bono, AR to Bay, AR is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.44 mi
00h 25m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.44 mi
Kilometers
32.9 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Bono
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bono
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bono
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesboro
AR

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

From Bono
10.2 mi
00h 12m
To Bay
10.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bono and Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bono and Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 463: Bay

    1938 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    38 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elder Street

    1085 ft · 23 sec · Elder Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    913 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bono and Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 463
0.37 mi · 2%
Elder Street
0.21 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

17.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
00h 12m from Bono
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bono and Mostly Sunny near Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bono to Bay?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Bono and 10.3 miles from Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bono and Mostly Sunny near Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesboro.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

34 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

105 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bono and Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).

Bono

#1 Bono

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,595
Coordinates35.9086800, -90.8026200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Bay

#2 Bay

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates35.7423000, -90.5623300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Bono (-90.80262, 35.90868)
End: Bay (-90.56233, 35.7423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.07 $6.13
Premium $4.63 $3.33 $6.66
Diesel $5.42 $3.90 $7.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bono and Bay. The current time is 09:50:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.