Springdale to Bay is 259.9 miles and takes about 5h 24m via US 62 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a fairly straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a good option if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently without too many detours. Plan for a solid half-day of driving to cover the nearly 260 miles.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.9 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
142.1 mi
2h 52m
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi
1h 6m
US 63
24.6 mi
28m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi
11m
Main Street
5.9 mi
8m
US 63 BUS
3 mi
5m
East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 142.1 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Bay, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·North Commercial Street
2
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·East Emma Avenue
3
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
4
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·East Robinson Avenue
5
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
7
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·20 min·US 65
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
10
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi·11 min·T & C Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi·5 min·US 63 BUS
13
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
45 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 63; AR 228
25 mi·28 min·US 63; AR 228
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward AR 463: Bay
16
Turn right
126 ft·3 sec
17
Turn right onto AR 463
1.2 mi·2 min·AR 463
18
Turn left onto AR 158
0.2 mi·23 sec·Elder Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto AR 158
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Main Street
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Arrive at destination
AR 158
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 24m estimated drive time, leaving Springdale in the morning is ideal to allow for a comfortable pace and potential brief stops. The route has only one recommended stop, and with a fuel cost around $37, you'll want to ensure you have enough gas before heading out. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, breaking up the 142.1-mile stretch on US 62 might be wise if you prefer shorter driving segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the latter half of the trip, especially once you're off the main highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.9 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.9 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springdale, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springdale, AR
This is one driving day of about 259.9 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Springdale, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 142.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 259.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Emma Avenue
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
175.1 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
257.9 mi into trip|~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward AR 463: Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 463: Bay
5
259.7 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
$40.46 one way
$80.92 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.60
$89.21
premium
$4.71
$48.20
$96.41
diesel
$6.18
$63.23
$126.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78
0
$27.29
$12.48
Efficient EV
65
0
$22.74
$10.40
EV Truck/SUV
104
1
$36.39
$16.63
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Springdale, AR
Morning
in Springdale on Monday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bay, AR
Morning
in Bay on Monday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 71% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on US 62 measuring 142.1 miles. This means you'll experience a good amount of highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mostly highway profile for the majority of the trip, with the highway portion ending at some point before you reach Bay. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve a change in traffic patterns and speed limits.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.1 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and East Robinson Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Emma Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 24m 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: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 175.1 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 142.1 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 175.1 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bay, AR before the return drive.
