Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay, AR
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Cash, AR
Kari Alfonso
Bay, AR to Cash, AR is 25.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Joe N Martin Expressway and US 78, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given its proximity, this route is best suited for a quick connection or a leg of a larger trip rather than a destination in itself. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, making it easy to fit into any travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joe N Martin Expressway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| US 78 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Drive | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| AR 463 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Elder Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 49 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AR 18 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bay, AR and Cash, AR.
Start on AR 158
Turn left onto AR 158
Turn right onto AR 463
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 555
Take the exit onto US 49; US 78
Turn right onto US 49; US 63; US 78
Turn right onto US 49; US 63; US 78
Continue on US 78; AR 226
Turn right onto AR 18
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AR 158 / Elder Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 463
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 555 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto AR 18
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bay on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cash on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on highways, with 73% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.9 miles on Joe N Martin Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mostly highway feel for the majority of this short distance. As you move from highway to surface roads, you'll notice the change in traffic patterns and speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Joe N Martin Expressway and US 78. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near AR 158 / Elder Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AR 158 / Elder Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 463): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
227 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
417 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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