Origin
Dyer, AR
Late night in Dyer on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dyer, AR to Chester, 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
28m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyer, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Chester, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Dyer, AR to Chester, AR is 22.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 49 and US Highway 64 East, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick trip, mostly on the interstate, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient journey between these two locations. You'll find it's a practical option for a short hop, requiring minimal planning and offering a direct path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 13.9 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 64 East | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Front Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 71 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dyer Highway West | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US Highway 71 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Turner | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 13.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer, AR and Chester, AR.
1
Start on Washington Street
219 ft
·
14 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Holcomb Street
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Holcomb Street
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 64
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dyer Highway West
5
Continue on US 64
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 64 East
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
7
Turn slight right onto US 71B; AR 162
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
US Highway 71 North
8
Turn left onto US 71
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 71
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
10
Continue on I 49
14 mi
·
13 min
·
I 49
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Chester
12
Turn right onto AR 282
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Avenue
13
Turn right onto Turner
364 ft
·
21 sec
·
Turner
14
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — 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
|
Holcomb Street
Turn left onto Holcomb Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 71
Turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Chester, AR
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 49 and US Highway 64 East. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 13.9 miles on I 49, offering consistent speed and minimal interruptions. The transition from interstate to the more local East Front Avenue in Dyer marks the beginning of the drive, leading you towards the highway segments. Expect a smooth, largely high-speed experience for the majority of this short trip.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and US Highway 64 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holcomb Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Holcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 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 (Holcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chester, 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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