How far is Meadows, AR from Chester, AR?

The driving distance from Meadows, AR to Chester, AR is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
16.22 mi
00h 17m
Flight
13.96 mi
22.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.96 mi
Kilometers
22.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.11 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Meadows
Tue, Apr 14, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadows
2026-04-14T20:46
Arrive Chester
Tue, Apr 14, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meadows
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
Mountainburg
AR

Township in Crawford County, Arkansas

From Meadows
8.1 mi
00h 09m
To Chester
8.1 mi
00h 09m

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 Meadows and Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    150 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Collum Lane West

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Collum Lane West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Front Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Turner

    111 m · 21 sec · Turner

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · East Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadows 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Collum Lane West
15 mi · 92%
East Front Avenue
0.99 mi · 6%
Turner
0.07 mi
East Central Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Collum Lane West

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 13m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainburg
00h 09m from Meadows
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meadows 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 Meadows to Chester?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Mountainburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Meadows and 8.1 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadows and Chester. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.47 km).

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#1 Meadows

Meadows is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4931400, -94.2671500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chester

City in Arkansas

Population159
Coordinates35.6809200, -94.1752100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.267092, 35.493443)
End: East Central Avenue (-94.175144, 35.680972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.32
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.16 $4.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.43 $4.86
Premium $4.63 $2.64 $5.27
Diesel $5.42 $3.09 $6.17

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 Meadows and Chester. The current time is 20:46:45.

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.