Origin
Greenwood, AR
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, AR to Chester, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, AR
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Chester, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Greenwood, AR to Chester, AR is 27.9 miles and takes about 31m via I 49, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a consistent pace. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 13.9 mi | 13m |
| I 40 | 11.7 mi | 11m |
| East Front Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Turner | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dora Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 13.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, AR and Chester, AR.
1
Start on Dora Road
300 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dora Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3
Merge onto I 40
12 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 49
14 mi
·
13 min
·
I 49
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Chester
7
Turn right onto AR 282
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Avenue
8
Turn right onto Turner
364 ft
·
21 sec
·
Turner
9
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Chester
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:25 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
31m 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 overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 92% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I 49, experiencing a consistent, fast-paced environment. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on I 49, allowing for a smooth, continuous journey. While the route is dominated by the interstate experience, the final approach to Chester might involve local roads as you exit the highway system. Expect a functional and efficient drive for the majority of the trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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