How far is Mena, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Mena, AR to Springdale, AR is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.56 mi
02h 40m
Flight
110.76 mi
178.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.76 mi
Kilometers
178.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.56 mi
Kilometers
240.7 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Mena
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mena
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mena
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bonanza
AR

Town in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Mena
73.5 mi
01h 20m
To Springdale
76.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mena and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mena and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on DeQueen Street

    24 m · 9 sec · DeQueen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    114 m · 19 sec · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mena Street

    1581 ft · 41 sec · Mena Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pickering

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Pickering

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mena and Springdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickering
75.5 mi · 50%
I 49 North
47.1 mi · 31%
540 North
12 mi · 8%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 3%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pickering

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonanza
01h 20m from Mena
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mena and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mena to Springdale?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Bonanza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Mena and 76.1 miles from Springdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 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 Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mena and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 110.76 mi (178.25 km).

Mena

#1 Mena

City in Arkansas

Population5,410
Coordinates34.5862200, -94.2396600
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: DeQueen Street (-94.239524, 34.586294)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.98 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$39.99
10.56 gal · 39.96 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.00 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.49 $44.98
Premium $4.63 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $5.42 $28.59 $57.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mena and Springdale. The current time is 21:41:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.