How far is it from Ilminster to Chard?

The distance between Ilminster and Chard is 6 mi by road.

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

The drive from Ilminster to Chard takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Ilminster to Chard?

The fastest route from Ilminster to Chard covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Chard from Ilminster?

Chard lies roughly to the south-west of Ilminster.

Are there charging stations between Ilminster and Chard?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ilminster to Chard, including Black Brook Park Avenue, Taunton (150 kW); A303, East Devon (125 kW); Southfields Enterprise Park, Illminster (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

Ilminster Chard

Distance: 6 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Ilminster to Chard takes about 10 min via A358. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 6 mi

1 Depart left onto North Street 14 yd
2 Turn right onto Ditton Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Listers Hill 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Greenway 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 3 mi
6 Turn right onto East Street 96 yd
7 Continue straight onto Fore Street 1 mi
8 Arrive onto Fore Street

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The return trip from Chard to Ilminster covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

29 chargers

Black Brook Park Avenue, TauntonBlack Brook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2UH150 kW
A303, East DevonA303, East Devon, Devon, EX14 9ND125 kW
Southfields Enterprise Park, IllminsterSouthfields Enterprise Park, Illminster, TA19 9FF120 kW
Blackbrook Park Avenue, TauntonBlackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX75 kW
West Street, AxminsterWest Street, Axminster, England, EX13 5AG60 kW

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Chard → Roundham7 mi · 15 min Chard → Blackpool Corner11 mi · 20 min Chard → Laymore6 mi · 15 min Chard → Dowlish Wake6 mi · 15 min Chard → Axminster8 mi · 15 min Chard → Seavington st. Mary10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Ilminster to Chard?: The distance between Ilminster and Chard is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ilminster to Chard?: The drive from Ilminster to Chard takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Ilminster to Chard?: The fastest route from Ilminster to Chard covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Chard from Ilminster?: Chard lies roughly to the south-west of Ilminster.
Are there charging stations between Ilminster and Chard?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ilminster to Chard, including Black Brook Park Avenue, Taunton (150 kW); A303, East Devon (125 kW); Southfields Enterprise Park, Illminster (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

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