How far is Chester, AR from Cedarville, AR?

The driving distance from Chester, AR to Cedarville, AR is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
24.61 mi
00h 32m
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
24.61 mi
Kilometers
39.61 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarville
Tue, Apr 14, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-14T19:22
Arrive Cedarville
Tue, Apr 14, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chester
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Rudy
AR

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

From Chester
12.3 mi
00h 16m
To Cedarville
12.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Chester and Cedarville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    50 m · 9 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turner

    111 m · 21 sec · Turner

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Front Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 282: Rudy

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 282

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 282

  8. 8

    Continue on East Bell Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · East Bell Street

  9. 9

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

    3102 ft · 1 min · Old 88 Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front Avenue
10.8 mi · 44%
State Highway 282
2.27 mi · 9%
Old 88 Road
0.59 mi · 2%
East Bell Street
0.58 mi · 2%
AR 282
0.3 mi · 1%
Turner
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

East Front Avenue

Merge slight left

9.92 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 16m from Chester
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 12.3 miles from Chester and 12.3 miles from Cedarville.

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 11.4 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Chester

City in Arkansas

Population159
Coordinates35.6809200, -94.1752100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cedarville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,409
Coordinates35.5698100, -94.3668800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-94.175144, 35.680972)
End: AR 59 (-94.367163, 35.569722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
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
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Cedarville. The current time is 19:22:31.

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.