How far is Mena, AR from Delaware, AR?
The driving distance from Mena, AR to Delaware, AR is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mena and Delaware.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mena and Delaware.
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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
40 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue on North Grant Avenue
779 ft · 25 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Garland Street
13.5 mi · 19 min · North Garland Street
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Continue on South Elm Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
2629 ft · 1 min · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1339 ft · 41 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Arkansas 22
21.9 mi · 33 min · Arkansas 22
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Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop
157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mena and Delaware.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pickering
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40 mi · 00h 45m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mena to Delaware?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 Mena and 46.8 miles from Delaware.
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 28.9 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mena and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 71.85 mi (115.63 km).
#1 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delaware
Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2837000, -93.2987900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
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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