How far is West Lynchburg, VA from Chester, VA?
The driving distance from West Lynchburg, VA to Chester, VA is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 27m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lynchburg and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lynchburg and Chester.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Continue on Park Avenue
1817 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Langhorne Road
21 m · 4 sec · Langhorne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Langhorne Road
713 ft · 19 sec · Langhorne Road
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Continue on Campbell Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Campbell Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward US 29 North, US 460 East: charlottesville, appomattox
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
29.6 mi · 37 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
19 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South
1577 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 145: Chester Road, Chester
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 145 West: Chester Road, Chester
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Chester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Winfree Street
82 m · 12 sec · Winfree Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfree Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lynchburg and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond Highway
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving West Lynchburg and Patchy Fog near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lynchburg to Chester?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from West Lynchburg and 55.7 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lynchburg and Patchy Fog near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lynchburg and Chester. Straight-line distance: 95.39 mi (153.51 km).
#1 West Lynchburg
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 65,517 |
| Coordinates | 37.4032000, -79.1780800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Chester is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3568200, -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-77.44165, 37.35682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.89 | $15.30 | $30.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
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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