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Distance from Graham to Chester

Driving Distance
535 mi 861 km
Flying Distance
398.0 mi 640.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Graham, Alabama to Chester, Illinois is 535 mi (861 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 398.0 mi (640.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min

The estimated travel time by road is 8 hours 17 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 60 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Graham
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 33.457829
Longitude -85.320162
GPS 33.457829° N, 85.320162° W
Local Time 9:24 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Chester
Place Chester
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.913663
Longitude -89.822051
GPS 37.913663° N, 89.822051° W
Local Time 9:24 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Graham, Alabama to Chester, Illinois covers 535 mi (861 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 8 hours 17 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (500.4-535.0 miles / 805-861 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-22
535 mi 8 hours 17 minutes
Shortest
I-65 N and I-24 W
528.8 mi 8 hours 1 minute
Fastest
I-24 W
500.4 mi 8 hours 5 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.