How far is McArthur, CA from Chester, CA?
The driving distance from McArthur, CA to Chester, CA is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McArthur and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McArthur and Chester.
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Start on the route
15.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
21.7 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Old Station Road
8.7 mi · 11 min · Old Station Road
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Continue on Feather Lake Highway
19.3 mi · 22 min · Feather Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Mooney Road
18.2 mi · 32 min · Mooney Road
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
42 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Aspen Street
8 m · 1 sec · Aspen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aspen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McArthur and Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
21.7 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving McArthur and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McArthur to Chester?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from McArthur and 48.5 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around McArthur and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Burney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burney.
Dunsmuir station
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Red Bluff, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McArthur and Chester. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 km).
#1 McArthur
Situated in the intermountain region of northeastern Shasta County at an elevation of 3,310 feet, this community is part of the agriculturally rich Fall River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0501600, -121.3991500 |
| Altitude | 1009 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Situated in northeastern California at an elevation of 4,534 feet, this Plumas County town lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Almanor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3062700, -121.2319100 |
| Altitude | 1382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-121.23191, 40.30627)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.23 | $44.45 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $22.88 | $45.75 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
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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