How far is Amherst, TX from Forest Chapel, TX?
The driving distance from Amherst, TX to Forest Chapel, TX is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Forest Chapel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Forest Chapel.
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Start on Amhearst Road
57 m · 8 sec · Amhearst Road
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Turn straight onto Amhearst Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Amhearst Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1672 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop 286
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northeast Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271: Hugo
1163 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2691 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Pat Mayse West Park Road
86 m · 13 sec · Pat Mayse West Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pat Mayse West Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Forest Chapel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North US Highway 271
Continue on North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Forest Chapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Forest Chapel?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Amherst and 13.1 miles from Forest Chapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Forest Chapel.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.
Mineola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Forest Chapel. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).
#1 Amherst
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 33.7278800, -95.4794000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Chapel
Forest Chapel is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8651000, -95.6171800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Chapel (-95.61718, 33.8651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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