How far is Delaware, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Mena, AR is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 29m.
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
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Mena.
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Start on Fire Dept Loop
157 m · 25 sec · Fire Dept Loop
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1339 ft · 39 sec · South 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Street
2629 ft · 1 min · East Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elm Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elm Street
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Priddy Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Priddy Street
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Turn left onto North Grant Avenue
779 ft · 21 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Continue on South Sharpe Avenue
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Sharpe Avenue
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
85 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 52 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 Delaware 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.
South Sharpe Avenue
Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Delaware to Mena?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Booneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Delaware and 53.9 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Mena. Straight-line distance: 71.85 mi (115.63 km).
#1 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 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 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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