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Trip from Chester, AR to Meadows, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

15.7 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chester, AR, AR

Chester, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Downtown Meadows, AR, AR

Meadows, AR

Yakup Tuğ

Trip Overview

Chester to Meadows is 15.7 miles and takes about 20 minutes via I 49, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to itself. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it a quick connection between two points. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking for a simple, direct journey with minimal time commitment. The low mileage and short duration mean you can easily fit this into a larger travel plan or use it as a brief leg of a longer road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 49 13.1 mi 13m
Collum Lane West 1 mi 3m
East Front Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Turner <0.1 mi <1m
East Central Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 49 — 13.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Central Avenue

163 ft · 9 sec · East Central Avenue
2

Turn right onto Turner

364 ft · 21 sec · Turner
3

Turn left onto AR 282

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Front Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto I 49

13 mi · 13 min · I 49
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 21 Toward Collum Lane
7

Turn right onto Collum Lane West

1.0 mi · 3 min · Collum Lane West
8

Turn straight

492 ft · 36 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Turner

Turn right onto Turner

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 282 / East Front Avenue

Turn left onto AR 282 / East Front Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
14.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Collum Lane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 21 Toward Collum Lane
4
14.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | Collum Lane West

Turn right onto Collum Lane West

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.18 one way

$4.36 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $2.44 $4.88
premium $4.29 $2.65 $5.30
diesel $4.80 $2.96 $5.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Chester, AR

Morning in Chester on Monday

Local time

6:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

0 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 7:43PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 7:34PM CDT until July 11 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Meadows, AR

Morning in Meadows on Monday

Local time

6:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

E 0 to 5 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 7:43PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 7:34PM CDT until July 11 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads like I 49. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 13.1 miles on I 49, offering a consistent pace. The route begins on local roads like Collum Lane West and East Front Avenue before merging onto the interstate. Expect a driving experience characterized by faster speeds and fewer turns for the majority of the trip. The transition from local streets to the interstate sets the tone for the short but efficient drive.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on I 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Collum Lane West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Turner.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Turner): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 282 / East Front Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

942 ft 448 ft

Total Climb

542 ft

Total Descent

922 ft

Highest Point

942 ft

~4.5 mi in

Elevation Range

494 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Chester, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1889

Top landmarks

  • • Chester Masonic Lodge and Community Building — Chester, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Arkansas

Arriving in Meadows, AR

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Turner): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 282 / East Front Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meadows, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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