How far is Cedarville, AR from Chester, AR?

The driving distance from Cedarville, AR to Chester, AR is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.08 mi
00h 37m
Flight
13.22 mi
21.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.08 mi
Kilometers
40.37 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Cedarville
Tue, Apr 14, 6:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarville
2026-04-14T17:40
Arrive Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedarville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rudy
AR

Human settlement in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Cedarville
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Chester
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedarville and Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedarville and Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old 88 Road

    3102 ft · 1 min · Old 88 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Front Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Turner

    111 m · 21 sec · Turner

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · East Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarville and Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old 88 Road
11 mi · 44%
East Front Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
Turner
0.07 mi
East Central Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Old 88 Road

Merge slight left

9.89 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 18m from Cedarville
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedarville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedarville to Chester?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Cedarville and 12.6 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedarville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarville and Chester. Straight-line distance: 13.22 mi (21.28 km).

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#1 Cedarville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,409
Coordinates35.5698100, -94.3668800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chester

City in Arkansas

Population159
Coordinates35.6809200, -94.1752100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedarville (-94.36688, 35.56981)
End: Chester (-94.17521, 35.68092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.67
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.33 $6.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $4.63 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $5.42 $4.77 $9.53

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedarville and Chester. The current time is 17:40:37.

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.