How far is Forest Chapel, TX from Amherst, TX?
The driving distance from Forest Chapel, TX to Amherst, TX is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 Forest Chapel and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Chapel and Amherst.
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Start on Pat Mayse West Park Road
86 m · 17 sec · Pat Mayse West Park Road
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on North Main Street
2985 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 286
109 m · 9 sec · Northeast Loop 286
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Take the ramp slight left
869 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop 286
1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 195
1174 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Amhearst Road
2064 ft · 2 min · Amhearst Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Amhearst Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Amhearst Road
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Keep slight left
57 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amhearst Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Chapel and Amherst.
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
Turn right onto 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 Forest Chapel and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Chapel to Amherst?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 Forest Chapel and 5.7 miles from Amherst.
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 6.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Chapel and Sunny near Amherst.
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 Forest Chapel and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).
#1 Forest Chapel
Forest Chapel is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8651000, -95.6171800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 33.7278800, -95.4794000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amhearst Road (-95.479353, 33.727894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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