Origin
Brookland, AR
Night in Brookland on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookland, AR to Bay, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookland, AR
Jo Green
Bay, AR
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Trip Overview
This 14.9-mile journey from Brookland, AR, to Bay, AR, is a quick hop that can be completed in about 25 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical choice. The drive primarily utilizes Joe N Martin Expressway and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive before merging onto US 49. Both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joe N Martin Expressway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| US 49 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| AR 463 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kathleen Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Craighead 901 Rd | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Holman Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Joe N Martin Expressway
— 4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookland, AR and Bay, AR.
1
Start on West Hinkley Avenue
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Hinkley Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 49B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holman Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; AR 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 912
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Craighead 912 Rd
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 901
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Craighead 901 Rd
6
Continue on Kathleen Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kathleen Street
7
Turn sharp left onto Pacific Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Road
8
Turn right onto AR 18S
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 555
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Joe N Martin Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 463: Bay
12
Turn right
126 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn right onto AR 463
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 463
14
Turn left onto AR 158
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elder Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto AR 158
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
AR 158
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 49B / South Holman Street
Turn right onto US 49B / South Holman Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 49; AR 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; AR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 912 / Craighead 912 Rd
Turn left onto CR 912 / Craighead 912 Rd
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Pacific Road
Turn sharp left onto Pacific Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AR 158 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 158 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bay, AR
Night in Bay on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 51% of it being highway travel. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 4 miles on the Joe N Martin Expressway, offering a brief taste of faster-paced driving. The roads transition from local arteries to a more significant highway, US 49, as you progress. This blend means you'll navigate a variety of road types, from city streets to more open stretches.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Joe N Martin Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 49B / South Holman Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 49B / South Holman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 912 / Craighead 912 Rd): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Joe N Martin Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 49B / South Holman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 912 / Craighead 912 Rd): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bay, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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