How far is Mena, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Mena, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mena and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mena and Jonesboro.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pickering
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 88
23.3 mi · 40 min · Highway 88
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At the end of the road, turn right
41.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mena and Jonesboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saint Louis
Continue straight
74.3 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mena and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mena to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Mena and 131.9 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mena and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mena and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 217.6 mi (350.2 km).
#1 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $35.03 | $70.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.40 | $78.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.09 | $100.18 |
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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