How far is Benton, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Mena, AR is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Mena.
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Start on North Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Conway Street
116 m · 13 sec · West Conway Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
762 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West South Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West South Street
135 m · 9 sec · West South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-30 Frontage Road
26 m · 2 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
2406 ft · 48 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
724 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
29.5 mi · 51 min · East Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mena Street
1581 ft · 39 sec · Mena Street
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto DeQueen Street
24 m · 4 sec · DeQueen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · DeQueen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Mena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Albert Pike Road
Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Mena?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Benton and 53.6 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ida.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Mena. Straight-line distance: 94.04 mi (151.34 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mena (-94.23966, 34.58622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.31 | $28.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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