How far is Forney, TX from Eustace, TX?

The driving distance from Forney, TX to Eustace, TX is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.78 mi
00h 56m
Flight
40.79 mi
65.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.79 mi
Kilometers
65.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.89 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eustace
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Forney
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forney
2026-10-15T12:48
Arrive Eustace
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forney
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
Oak Grove
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas

From Forney
23.9 mi
00h 28m
To Eustace
23.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forney and Eustace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forney and Eustace.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bois d'Arc Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bois d'Arc Street

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 740

    2 mi · 3 min · FM 740

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 740

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 740

  5. 5

    Turn left onto FM 2757

    3.7 mi · 5 min · FM 2757

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 741

    2 mi · 3 min · FM 741

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West US Highway 175

    811 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 175

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 175 East

    890 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto FM 316 South

    153 m · 12 sec · FM 316 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Front Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forney and Eustace.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 175 East
37.4 mi · 78%
FM 2757
3.7 mi · 8%
FM 740
3.25 mi · 7%
FM 741
2 mi · 4%
South Bois d'Arc Street
1.12 mi · 2%
West US Highway 175
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

US 175 East

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
00h 28m from Forney
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Forney and Mostly Sunny near Eustace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forney to Eustace?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Forney and 23.9 miles from Eustace.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forney and Mostly Sunny near Eustace.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

40 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forney and Eustace. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.64 km).

Forney

#1 Forney

City in Texas, United States

Population29,246
Coordinates32.7481800, -96.4719300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Eustace

#2 Eustace

City in Texas, USA

Population1,020
Coordinates32.3070900, -96.0066400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Forney (-96.47193, 32.74818)
End: Eustace (-96.00664, 32.30709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.98
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $6.49 $12.98
Mid-grade $4.35 $7.35 $14.69
Premium $4.72 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $5.78 $9.76 $19.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Forney and Eustace. The current time is 12:48:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.