How far is Mena, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?
The driving distance from Mena, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mena and Pine Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mena and Pine Bluff.
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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
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-270 West, US-270 East
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 East: Malvern
2058 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
44 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Barraque Street
95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mena and Pine Bluff.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
44 mi · 00h 51m
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 Pine Bluff?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Mena and 73.9 miles from Pine Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pine Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mena and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 129.86 mi (208.99 km).
#1 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
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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