Origin
Chester, AR
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, AR to Meadows, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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.
Chester, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
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 65 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
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Meadows, AR
Late night in Meadows on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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