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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Chapel and Reno.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Clarksville
1086 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
581 ft · 10 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road
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Take the exit slight right
77 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
7 m · 1 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp slight right
25 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Chapel and Reno.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Chapel and Reno. Straight-line distance: 16.54 mi (26.62 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 Reno
City in Lamar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.6631600, -95.4624500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-95.462477, 33.663197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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