How far is it from Chard to Ilminster?

The distance between Chard and Ilminster is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chard to Ilminster?

The drive from Chard to Ilminster takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Chard to Ilminster?

The fastest route from Chard to Ilminster covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Ilminster from Chard?

Ilminster lies roughly to the north-east of Chard.

Are there charging stations between Chard and Ilminster?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Chard to Ilminster, including Priory Fields, Taunton (180 kW); Black Brook Park Avenue, Taunton (150 kW); A303, East Devon (125 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

Chard Ilminster

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Chard to Ilminster takes about 15 min via A358. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Fore Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Furnham Road 5 mi
3 Continue straight onto Cheshay's Hill 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Station Road 131 yd
5 Exit rotary slightly left onto Station Road 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit left onto Station Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto North Street 1 mi

9 Arrive left onto North Street

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The return trip from Ilminster to Chard covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

46 chargers

Priory Fields, TauntonPriory Fields, Taunton, TA1 1QS180 kW
Black Brook Park Avenue, TauntonBlack Brook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2UH150 kW
A303, East DevonA303, East Devon, Devon, EX14 9ND125 kW
Belvedere Road, TauntonBelvedere Road, Taunton, England, TA1 1HE120 kW
Heron Gate, TauntonHeron Gate, Taunton, England, TA1 2LP120 kW

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Ilminster → Chardstock10 mi · 20 min Ilminster → Lower Stratton, Somerset7 mi · 15 min Ilminster → Chiselborough9 mi · 20 min Ilminster → Roundham7 mi · 15 min Ilminster → Wearne12 mi · 25 min Ilminster → Rapps4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Chard to Ilminster?: The distance between Chard and Ilminster is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chard to Ilminster?: The drive from Chard to Ilminster takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Chard to Ilminster?: The fastest route from Chard to Ilminster covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Ilminster from Chard?: Ilminster lies roughly to the north-east of Chard.
Are there charging stations between Chard and Ilminster?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Chard to Ilminster, including Priory Fields, Taunton (180 kW); Black Brook Park Avenue, Taunton (150 kW); A303, East Devon (125 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

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