How far is Mena, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Mena, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
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.
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mena and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mena and Bentonville.
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Start on DeQueen Street
24 m · 9 sec · DeQueen Street
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Mena Street
1581 ft · 41 sec · Mena Street
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Turn left onto Pickering
5.7 mi · 7 min · Pickering
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Continue straight
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
12 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
1494 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mena and Bentonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pickering
Continue straight
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mena and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mena to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Fort Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Mena and 81.3 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mena and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mena and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 123.45 mi (198.68 km).
#1 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
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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