How far is North Little Rock, AR from Bay, AR?
The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Bay, AR is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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 26m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Little Rock and Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Bay.
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Start on North Main Street
999 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 19th Street
1781 ft · 41 sec · East 19th Street
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Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
1622 ft · 32 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 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 North Little Rock and Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saint Louis
Continue straight
74.3 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Little Rock to Bay?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 67.7 miles from North Little Rock and 67.8 miles from Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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.
Walnut Ridge
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Bay. Straight-line distance: 117.33 mi (188.83 km).
#1 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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