How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bay, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bay, AR is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bay.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
8.4 mi · 9 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 Jonesboro and Bay.
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.
Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
8.4 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Bay?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Brookland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Jonesboro and 6.8 miles from Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Brookland
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 Brookland.
Walnut Ridge
Poplar Bluff
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bay. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.96 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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