How far is Paragould, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Mena, AR is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Mena.
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Start on Winchester
971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place
72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place
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Turn left onto West Hunt Street
1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn left
1202 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
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Take the exit left
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
66.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
29.5 mi · 51 min · East Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mena Street
1581 ft · 39 sec · Mena Street
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto DeQueen Street
24 m · 4 sec · DeQueen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · DeQueen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Mena.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Kings Highway
Continue straight
66.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paragould and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Mena?
The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Paragould and 141.3 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.76 one way or $75.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paragould and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Mena. Straight-line distance: 234.19 mi (376.89 km).
#1 Paragould
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 29,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0584000, -90.4973300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mena (-94.23966, 34.58622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.99 | $107.98 |
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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