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

The driving distance from Forest Chapel, TX to Reno, TX is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.67 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.54 mi
26.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.54 mi
Kilometers
26.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.67 mi
Kilometers
39.7 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Forest Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Chapel
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Reno
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Chapel
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Amherst
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Forest Chapel
12.9 mi
00h 14m
To Reno
11.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pat Mayse West Park Road

    86 m · 17 sec · Pat Mayse West Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North US Highway 271

    12.4 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2985 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 286

    109 m · 9 sec · Northeast Loop 286

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    869 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop 286

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Loop 286

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Clarksville

    1086 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    581 ft · 10 sec · Lamar Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lamar Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Airport Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    25 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Chapel and Reno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 50%
Northeast Loop 286
3.1 mi · 13%
Lamar Road
2.66 mi · 11%
North Main Street
0.57 mi · 2%
US 82 East
0.21 mi · 1%
Lamar Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 14m from Forest Chapel
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Chapel and Mostly Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Chapel to Reno?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Forest Chapel and 11.7 miles from Reno.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Amherst, 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 Amherst.

RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Chapel and Reno. Straight-line distance: 16.54 mi (26.62 km).

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#1 Forest Chapel

Forest Chapel is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8651000, -95.6171800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Reno

#2 Reno

City in Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population3,349
Coordinates33.6631600, -95.4624500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Pat Mayse West Park Road (-95.617263, 33.865102)
End: (-95.462477, 33.663197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.59 $3.99 $7.99
Diesel $3.99 $3.47 $6.95

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 Forest Chapel and Reno. The current time is 00:59:23.

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.