How far is Tennessee, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Mena, AR is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tennessee and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Mena.
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Start on Tennessee Spur Road
1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 530
23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
91 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
31.8 mi · 37 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1303 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 270
12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 270
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Take the exit left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 37 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 Tennessee and Mena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Albert Pike Road
Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Mena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Mena?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Tennessee and 97.8 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near Mena.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
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 Rockport.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Mena. Straight-line distance: 151.86 mi (244.39 km).
#1 Tennessee
Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6312200, -91.8487400 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.95 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $33.24 | $66.49 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $40.78 | $81.55 |
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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