How far is Chester, AR from Greenwood, AR?
The driving distance from Chester, AR to Greenwood, AR is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Greenwood.
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Start on East Central Avenue
50 m · 9 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Turner
111 m · 21 sec · Turner
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Turn left onto East Front Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dora, Fort Smith
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Dora Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dora Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dora Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Greenwood.
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.
East Front Avenue
Merge slight left
14 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chester and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Chester and 13.8 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chester and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 km).
#1 Chester
City in Arkansas
| Population | 159 |
| Coordinates | 35.6809200, -94.1752100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 9,396 |
| Coordinates | 35.4500900, -94.4410500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dora Road (-94.441129, 35.450216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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