How far is Conway, AR from Bay, AR?
The driving distance from Conway, AR to Bay, AR is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Bay.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive
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Take the exit right
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 463: Bay
1938 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Elder Street
1085 ft · 23 sec · Elder Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
913 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Vilonia Bypass
Take the exit slight left
74.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Bay?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Conway and 69.8 miles from Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Bay. Straight-line distance: 115.08 mi (185.2 km).
#1 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 35.7423000, -90.5623300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay (-90.56233, 35.7423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.00 | $41.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
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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