How far is El Paso, TX from Forest Hill, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Forest Hill, TX is about 609.2 miles (980.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 542.3 miles (872.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Forest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Forest Hill.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 20 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Hill Drive
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East California Parkway
2044 ft · 49 sec · East California Parkway
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Drive
1598 ft · 48 sec · Forest Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Duer Drive
150 m · 26 sec · Duer Drive
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Turn left onto Banbury Drive
895 ft · 44 sec · 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 El Paso and Forest Hill.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Forest Hill?
The road trip is about 609.2 miles (980.4 km) and usually takes 10h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.3 miles from El Paso and 305 miles from Forest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 542.3 miles (872.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.25 one way or $162.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Forest Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 542.35 mi (872.82 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| 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: 980 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
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 | $81.25 | $162.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.42 | $182.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.71 | $197.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.85 | $171.70 |
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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