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Distance from Leon to Chester

Driving Distance
294.8 mi 474.4 km
Flying Distance
198.2 mi 319.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Leon, Virginia to Chester, West Virginia is 294.8 mi (474.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.2 mi (319.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 5 hours 26 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Leon
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.437627
Longitude -78.138334
GPS 38.437627° N, 78.138334° W
Local Time 10:15 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Chester
Place Chester
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 40.61312
Longitude -80.562848
GPS 40.61312° N, 80.562848° W
Local Time 10:15 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Leon, Virginia to Chester, West Virginia covers 294.8 mi (474.4 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 5 hours 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (281.9-315.3 miles / 454-507 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

I-68 W
294.8 mi 5 hours 26 minutes
Shortest
I-76 W
315.3 mi 5 hours 22 minutes
Tolls
US-522 N
281.9 mi 5 hours 20 minutes
Fastest Tolls

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.