Origin
Western Grove, AR
Afternoon in Western Grove on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Western Grove, AR to Nail, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Western Grove, AR
Choco Kitty
Nail, AR
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Western Grove, AR to Nail, AR covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 123, AR 7, AR 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on AR 123. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 41.1 miles, with most of the trip on AR 123 and AR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.4 miles on AR 123.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 123 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 123 and AR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65B.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m 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: near the start (US 65B): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (AR 7): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (AR 16): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65B
Turn right onto US 65B
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
AR 7
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
Navigation decision point
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
AR 16
Turn right onto AR 16
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
AR 16
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 16
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
County Road 27
Turn sharp left onto County Road 27
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 123 | 15.4 mi | 27m |
| AR 7 | 10 mi | 14m |
| AR 16 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| AR 374 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| US 65B | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 307 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Gladden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 27 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 123
— 15.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Western Grove, AR and Nail, AR.
1
Start on Gladden Street
114 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gladden Street
2
Turn right onto US 65B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 65B
3
Continue on AR 123
15 mi
·
27 min
·
AR 123
4
Turn right onto AR 374
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
AR 374
5
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
AR 7
6
Turn right onto AR 16
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
AR 16
7
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 16
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
AR 16
8
Turn left onto County Road 307
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 307
9
Turn sharp left onto County Road 27
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 27
10
Arrive at destination
County Road 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Western Grove, AR · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Western Grove, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nail, AR
The final approach into Nail, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Nail, AR
Afternoon in Nail on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
21 mi in
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Western Grove, AR to Nail, AR covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 123, AR 7, AR 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Western Grove, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65B): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (AR 7): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (AR 16): Navigation decision point.
The route from Western Grove, AR to Nail, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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