How far is Forest Hill, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.87 mi
01h 53m
Flight
92.54 mi
148.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.54 mi
Kilometers
148.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.65 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Forest Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hill
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Melissa
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Forest Hill
54.9 mi
00h 56m
To Grand Prairie
58 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hill and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 35050

    71 m · 16 sec · County Road 35050

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 82 West

    21.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 82 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton

    724 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

    795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North State Highway 121

    2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    34.7 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    2006 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco

    2425 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    542 ft · 11 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 30

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth

    2379 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hill and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 31%
US Highway 82 West
21.1 mi · 19%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 15%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 14%
Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 9%
North State Highway 121
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melissa
00h 56m from Forest Hill
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Hill to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 54.9 miles from Forest Hill and 58 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Melissa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Melissa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park
City of McKinney
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

City of McKinney

McKinney , TX
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Mckinney City Office

McKinney , TX
301 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melissa.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

55 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

60 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 92.54 mi (148.93 km).

Forest Hill

#1 Forest Hill

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population12,943
Coordinates33.6512100, -95.8180200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 35050 (-95.818039, 33.650709)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.08
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.04 $30.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.92 $33.85
Premium $4.59 $18.27 $36.54
Diesel $3.99 $15.89 $31.78

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 Hill and Grand Prairie. The current time is 20:22:46.

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.