How far is Dyer, AR from Chester, AR?

The driving distance from Dyer, AR to Chester, AR is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
22.11 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.2 mi
21.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.2 mi
Kilometers
21.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.58 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Dyer
Tue, Apr 14, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyer
2026-04-14T22:38
Arrive Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dyer
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 Dyer
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To Chester
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°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
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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dyer and Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holcomb Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Holcomb Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    805 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dyer Highway West

    1 km · 56 sec · Dyer Highway West

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 64 East

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 64 East

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    656 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 71 North

    1861 ft · 38 sec · US Highway 71 North

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Front Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Turner

    111 m · 21 sec · Turner

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · East Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
14.6 mi · 66%
US Highway 64 East
4.36 mi · 20%
East Front Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
Dyer Highway West
0.63 mi · 3%
US Highway 71 North
0.35 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 14m from Dyer
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 11.1 miles from Dyer and 11.1 miles from Chester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and Chester. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.24 km).

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#1 Dyer

City in Arkansas, USA

Population893
Coordinates35.4923100, -94.1377100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chester

City in Arkansas

Population159
Coordinates35.6809200, -94.1752100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Dyer (-94.13771, 35.49231)
End: Chester (-94.17521, 35.68092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.95
Round trip
$5.91
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.95 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.63 $3.61 $7.22
Diesel $5.42 $4.22 $8.45

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 Dyer and Chester. The current time is 22:38:36.

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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.