How far is Conway, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Conway, AR to Mena, AR is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Mena.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard
1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
18.3 mi · 20 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 Conway and Mena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Conway and Sunny near Mena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Mena?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Conway and 77 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Sunny near Mena.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs
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 Hot Springs.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Mena. Straight-line distance: 107.69 mi (173.31 km).
#1 Conway
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
| Population | 68,100 |
| Coordinates | 35.0887000, -92.4421000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.56 | $41.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.40 | $58.81 |
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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