I am taking I-40 E. across Ok/Ark. to Memphis, then US 64 across the bottom of Tenn ( nice scenery), then I-24 through Chatanooga then turn left in Dalton.Ga on 52 to Dahlonega. We are going to try and do most of the trip on Tuesday May 5th and then have about 4 1/2 hours left to do on Wed. the 6th to get there early Wednesday to rest and hang out to be "fresh" for the big ride on Thursday. We could meet up in Ft. Smith. that wouldn't be a bad ride from KC, but there is nothing to see on I-40.