How far is Tennessee, AR from Bay, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Bay, AR is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.35 mi
04h 11m
Flight
163.14 mi
262.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.14 mi
Kilometers
262.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.35 mi
Kilometers
365.88 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Wed, Jun 24, 7:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-06-24T11:04
Arrive Bay
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennessee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cabot
AR

City in Arkansas

From Tennessee
113.7 mi
02h 05m
To Bay
113.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 463: Bay

    1938 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    38 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elder Street

    1085 ft · 23 sec · Elder Street

  23. 23

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

    913 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 45%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 21%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 10%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Joe N Martin Expressway
9.58 mi · 4%
Southwest Drive
6.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.2 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
02h 05m from Tennessee
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Tennessee and 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 Tennessee to Bay?

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Tennessee and 113.6 miles from Bay.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.37 one way or $60.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tennessee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cabot, 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 Cabot.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Bay. Straight-line distance: 163.14 mi (262.55 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Bay

#2 Bay

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates35.7423000, -90.5623300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee (-91.84874, 33.63122)
End: Bay (-90.56233, 35.7423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.37 L · about $30.37
Round trip
$60.74
16.04 gal · 60.74 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.37 $60.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.16 $68.31
Premium $4.63 $37.09 $74.19
Diesel $5.42 $43.43 $86.86

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 · Jun 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Bay. The current time is 11:04:22.

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.