How far is Fayetteville, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mena, AR is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mena.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
75.7 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Fayetteville and Mena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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75.7 mi · 01h 30m
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 Sunny leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Mena?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Fayetteville and 68.6 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mena. Straight-line distance: 102.11 mi (164.33 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.61 | $41.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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