How far is Arlington, TX from Forest Hill, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Forest Hill, TX is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Forest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Forest Hill.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Hill Drive
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 820
93 m · 8 sec · Southeast Loop 820
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Turn right onto Banbury Drive
2403 ft · 2 min · Banbury Drive
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Turn right onto Grady Street
656 ft · 34 sec · Grady Street
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Turn left onto Forest Haven Drive
1609 ft · 1 min · Forest Haven Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duncan Drive
91 m · 13 sec · Duncan Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duncan Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Forest Hill.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.21 mi · 00h 08m
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 Arlington and Sunny near Forest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Forest Hill?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Dalworthington Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Arlington and 7.1 miles from Forest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Forest Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Dalworthington Gardens
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 Dalworthington Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.65 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Hill
Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 32.6720800, -97.2691800 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hill (-97.26918, 32.67208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
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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