How far is Greenwood, AR from Chester, AR?

The driving distance from Greenwood, AR to Chester, AR is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
27.91 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.91 mi
Kilometers
44.92 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, Apr 14, 11:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-14T22:41
Arrive Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Greenwood
14 mi
00h 15m
To Chester
14 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Greenwood and Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dora Road

    92 m · 9 sec · Dora Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Front Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Turner

    111 m · 21 sec · Turner

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
14.9 mi · 53%
I 40 East
11.9 mi · 42%
East Front Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
Turner
0.07 mi
Dora Road
0.06 mi
East Central Avenue
0.03 mi
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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 15m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Chester?

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 14 miles from Greenwood and 14 miles from Chester.

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 6 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Chester. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population9,396
Coordinates35.4500900, -94.4410500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chester

City in Arkansas

Population159
Coordinates35.6809200, -94.1752100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-94.44105, 35.45009)
End: Chester (-94.17521, 35.68092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $4.63 $4.58 $9.16
Diesel $5.42 $5.36 $10.72

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 Greenwood and Chester. The current time is 22:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.