How far is Chester, IN from Richmond, IN?
The driving distance from Chester, IN to Richmond, IN is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Richmond.
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Start on Chester Road
35 m · 10 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Arba Pike
1263 ft · 36 sec · Arba Pike
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Turn left onto Chester Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Chester Boulevard
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Turn right onto North G Street
601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
3130 ft · 2 min · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Richmond.
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.
Chester Boulevard
Turn left onto Chester Boulevard
3.27 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Richmond?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Spring Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Chester and 2.2 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Hagerstown Town Court
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Grove.
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 4.09 mi (6.58 km).
#1 Chester
City in United States of America
| Population | 938 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881000, -84.8877400 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.57 | $1.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
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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