How far is Forest Hill, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hill and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and Fort Worth.
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Start on Duncan Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Duncan Drive
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Continue on Spencer Street
1683 ft · 1 min · Spencer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horton Road
145 m · 14 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Shackleford Street
633 ft · 19 sec · Shackleford Street
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Turn left onto Mansfield Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Highway
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto East Berry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Berry Street
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Turn right onto South Freeway
157 m · 10 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North
2015 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 35 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hill and Fort Worth.
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.
Mansfield Highway
Turn left onto Mansfield Highway
1.65 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Forest Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hill to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Edgecliff Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Forest Hill and 5.3 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Forest Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Edgecliff Village
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 Edgecliff Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.65 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 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
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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