How far is El Paso, TX from Forest Hill, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Forest Hill, TX is about 726.7 miles (1169.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 633.6 miles (1019.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2684 ft · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
793 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
815 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto County Road 35050
71 m · 10 sec · County Road 35050
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 35050
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 726.7 miles (1169.5 km) and usually takes 12h 23m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 363 miles from El Paso and 363.7 miles from Forest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 633.6 miles (1019.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 $96.89 one way or $193.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 227.9 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 Sunny around El Paso and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 633.6 mi (1019.68 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 | 12,943 |
| Coordinates | 33.6512100, -95.8180200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hill (-95.81802, 33.65121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 03m |
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 | $96.89 | $193.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $109.02 | $218.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $117.71 | $235.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $102.38 | $204.76 |
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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