Dermott to Gum Corner is 33.8 miles and takes about 50m via US 65, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. With most of the drive on highway, you'll find it a quick and uncomplicated transit. Consider this for a simple hop between communities or as part of a larger regional exploration. The low fuel cost and minimal time commitment make it an easy addition to your travel plans.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
28.1 mi
35m
AR 35
1.8 mi
3m
East Speedway Street
1.8 mi
3m
Chicot County Road
1.2 mi
4m
D D Shuler Road
0.8 mi
3m
US 165
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Gum Corner Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 28.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dermott, AR and Gum Corner, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
162 ft·9 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto AR 35
1.8 mi·3 min·East Speedway Street
3
Turn left onto US 165
201 ft·4 sec·US 165
4
Turn right onto AR 35
1.8 mi·3 min·AR 35
5
Turn right onto US 65; US 278
15 mi·17 min·US 65; US 278
6
Continue on US 65; US 82; US 278
4.7 mi·6 min·US 65; US 82; US 278
7
Turn right onto US 65
8.5 mi·11 min·US 65
8
Turn right onto D D Shuler Road
0.8 mi·3 min·D D Shuler Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Chicot County Road
1.2 mi·4 min·Chicot County Road
10
Turn left onto Gum Corner Road
53 ft·2 sec·Gum Corner Road
11
Arrive at destination
Gum Corner Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Dermott, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.5 — 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|AR 35 / East Speedway Street
Turn left onto AR 35 / East Speedway Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 165
Turn left onto US 165
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|AR 35
Turn right onto AR 35
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip|~42m in|D D Shuler Road
Turn right onto D D Shuler Road
Navigation decision point
5
32.5 mi into trip|~45m in|Chicot County Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chicot County Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.52 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$5.80
$11.60
premium
$4.71
$6.27
$12.54
diesel
$6.18
$8.22
$16.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.1
0
$3.55
$1.62
Efficient EV
8.5
0
$2.96
$1.35
EV Truck/SUV
13.5
0
$4.73
$2.16
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Dermott, AR
Morning
in Dermott on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
N 20 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 9:26AM CDT until October 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Gum Corner, AR
Morning
in Gum Corner on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 9:26AM CDT until October 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
1 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
50m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 33.8 miles on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 65, which accounts for the longest stretch at 28.1 miles. Expect straightforward cruising on this section. The transition to surface roads, specifically AR 35 and East Speedway Street, will occur closer to your destination. The highway portion likely means fewer intersections and a consistent speed.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and AR 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 35 / East Speedway Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 6 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 (AR 35 / East Speedway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (AR 35): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 (AR 35 / East Speedway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (AR 35): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gum Corner, AR before heading back.
