How far is Forest Hill, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to Arlington, TX is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant 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 Hill and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and Arlington.
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Start on Duncan Drive
19 m · 5 sec · Duncan Drive
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Turn right onto Estes Avenue
1313 ft · 1 min · Estes Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Oaks Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Forest Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Cardinal Ridge
672 ft · 31 sec · Cardinal Ridge
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Turn right onto Mansfield Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Highway
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1.4 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
860 ft · 11 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East 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.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.58 mi · 00h 05m
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 Hill and Sunny 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 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Dalworthington Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Forest Hill and 7.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Hill and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Dalworthington Gardens
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 Dalworthington Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.65 km).
#1 Forest Hill
Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 32.6720800, -97.2691800 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
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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