How far is Deport, TX from Forest Chapel, TX?

The driving distance from Deport, TX to Forest Chapel, TX is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.02 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.13 mi
46.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.18 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Deport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deport
2026-04-19T02:45
Arrive Forest Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paris
TX

County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States

From Deport
19 mi
00h 24m
To Forest Chapel
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deport and Forest Chapel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deport and Forest Chapel.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    746 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 271 South

    13 mi · 15 min · US Highway 271 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop 286

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Loop 286

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271: Hugo

    1163 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2691 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    12.4 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271

  9. 9

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pat Mayse West Park Road

    86 m · 13 sec · Pat Mayse West Park Road

  11. 11

    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 Deport and Forest Chapel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 271 South
13 mi · 34%
North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 33%
Southeast Loop 286
4.06 mi · 11%
Clarksville Street
0.82 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
US 271
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 271 South

Turn right onto US Highway 271 South

13 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
00h 24m from Deport
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deport 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 Deport to Forest Chapel?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Deport and 19 miles from Forest Chapel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deport and Sunny near Forest Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paris, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.

RAIL

Mineola

111 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deport and Forest Chapel. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deport

City in Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population555
Coordinates33.5262200, -95.3157800
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forest Chapel

Forest Chapel is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8651000, -95.6171800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Deport (-95.31578, 33.52622)
End: Forest Chapel (-95.61718, 33.8651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.13
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.06 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.59 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $3.99 $5.35 $10.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Deport and Forest Chapel. The current time is 02:45:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.