How far is Chester, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Richmond is 13.65 miles (21.96 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Richmond, VA is 13.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 17.65 miles (28.41 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 24 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 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Richmond
The distance between Chester and Richmond is 28 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 Richmond. The current time is 03:35:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.36 liters (0.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Richmond is $2.07 (diesel $2.67).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $2.07 | $2.34 | $2.56 | $2.67 |
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 Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
