How far is Rogers, AR from Mena, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Mena, AR is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.13 mi
03h 04m
Flight
120.81 mi
194.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.81 mi
Kilometers
194.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.13 mi
Kilometers
254.49 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mena
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Mena
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort Smith
AR

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

From Rogers
79.1 mi
01h 32m
To Mena
79 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    30 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    119 m · 19 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Poplar Street

    1991 ft · 1 min · West Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bloomington Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Bloomington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mena Street

    1581 ft · 39 sec · Mena Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    114 m · 19 sec · Church Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto DeQueen Street

    24 m · 4 sec · DeQueen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · DeQueen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Monroe Avenue
58.9 mi · 37%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 8%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 3%
South 8th Street
3.39 mi · 2%
North Bloomington Street
2.03 mi · 1%
West Poplar Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

75.7 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Smith
01h 32m from Rogers
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogers 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 Rogers to Mena?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Fort Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Rogers and 79 miles from Mena.

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

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rogers and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Mena. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.43 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Mena

#2 Mena

City in Arkansas

Population5,410
Coordinates34.5862200, -94.2396600
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-94.11854, 36.33202)
End: Mena (-94.23966, 34.58622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.13 $42.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.77 $47.53
Premium $4.63 $25.81 $51.62
Diesel $5.42 $30.22 $60.43

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 Rogers and Mena. The current time is 01:11:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.