How far is Forest Hill, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to Arlington, TX is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hill and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and Arlington.
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Start on County Road 35050
71 m · 16 sec · County Road 35050
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 82 West
21.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 82 West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
724 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 27 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
2217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
2244 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hill and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hill to Arlington?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Melissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Forest Hill and 58.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Melissa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
City of McKinney
Mckinney City Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melissa.
Mesquite, TX
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 97.8 mi (157.39 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
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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