How far is Chester, VA from Alexandria, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Alexandria is 102.33 miles (164.68 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Alexandria, VA is 102.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Chester to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 118.85 miles (191.26 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Alexandria will take approximately 02 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Chester
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'25"N 77°26'30"W |
| Latitude | 37.3568200 |
| Longitude | -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.
| Population | 158726 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W |
| Latitude | 38.8048400 |
| Longitude | -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alexandria: South Washington Street (-77.04696,38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Alexandria
The distance between Chester and Alexandria is 191 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 07 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Alexandria. The current time is 05:14:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.87 liters (4.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Alexandria is $13.92 (diesel $18).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.92 | $15.78 | $17.26 | $18 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 13, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
