How far is Van Buren, AR from Chester, AR?
The driving distance from Van Buren, AR to Chester, AR is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Human settlement in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Chester.
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Start on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Alma Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on Alma Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Alma Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North: Oklahoma City, Little Rock
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2030 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chester
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East Front Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Front Avenue
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Turn right onto Turner
111 m · 21 sec · Turner
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
50 m · 7 sec · East Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Chester.
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.
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13.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Chester?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 11.6 miles from Van Buren and 11.5 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Chester. Straight-line distance: 19.47 mi (31.34 km).
#1 Van Buren
8th president of the United States (1782-1862)
| Population | 23,812 |
| Coordinates | 35.4367600, -94.3482700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
City in Arkansas
| Population | 159 |
| Coordinates | 35.6809200, -94.1752100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-94.17521, 35.68092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.79 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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