Origin
McGehee, AR
Morning in McGehee on Monday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR covers 29.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holly Street, West Gaines Avenue, Tennessee Spur Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Holly Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.8 miles from McGehee, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 29.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holly Street is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278 / Holly Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278 / Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (US 278 / North Hyatt Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (Tennessee Spur Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 278 / Holly Street
Turn left onto US 278 / Holly Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
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US 278 / North Hyatt Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 278 / North Hyatt Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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Tennessee Spur Road
Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Street | 26.2 mi | 39m |
| West Gaines Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Tennessee Spur Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Hyatt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Holly Street
— 26.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGehee, AR and Tennessee, AR.
1
Start on North 4th Street
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto US 278
26 mi
·
39 min
·
Holly Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 278
146 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Hyatt Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 278
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Gaines Avenue
5
Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Spur Road
6
Arrive at destination
Tennessee Spur Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.8 miles from McGehee, AR, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 29.6 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McGehee, 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 McGehee, AR
This is one driving day of about 29.6 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McGehee, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Holly Street for about 26.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.8 mi from McGehee, AR · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from McGehee, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tennessee, AR
The final approach into Tennessee, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tennessee, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tennessee, AR
Morning in Tennessee on Monday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR covers 29.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holly Street, West Gaines Avenue, Tennessee Spur Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from McGehee, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278 / Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (US 278 / North Hyatt Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (Tennessee Spur Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from McGehee, AR to Tennessee, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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