How far is Forsyth, MO from Hollister, MO?

The driving distance from Forsyth, MO to Hollister, MO is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.03 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.9 mi
11.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.9 mi
Kilometers
11.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.03 mi
Kilometers
20.97 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollister
Fri, Apr 24, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Forsyth
Fri, Apr 24, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forsyth
2026-04-24T02:40
Arrive Hollister
Fri, Apr 24, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forsyth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kirbyville
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Forsyth
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Hollister
6.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forsyth and Hollister.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth and Hollister.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockhill Drive

    44 m · 14 sec · Rockhill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    83 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East State Highway 76

    5 m · 1 sec · East State Highway 76

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 76

    8.1 mi · 14 min · East State Highway 76

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coon Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Coon Creek Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Saint James Street

    716 ft · 33 sec · Saint James Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Business 65

    1566 ft · 44 sec · South Business 65

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Esplanade Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · Esplanade Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Mill Road

    120 m · 17 sec · Old Mill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth and Hollister.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 76
8.15 mi · 63%
Coon Creek Road
1.52 mi · 12%
South Business 65
0.3 mi · 2%
Saint James Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Old Mill Road
0.07 mi · 1%
Esplanade Drive
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 76

Exit the roundabout onto East State Highway 76

8.15 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirbyville
00h 10m from Forsyth
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Forsyth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollister.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forsyth to Hollister?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Kirbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Forsyth and 6.5 miles from Hollister.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Forsyth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollister.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Hollister. Straight-line distance: 6.9 mi (11.1 km).

Forsyth

#1 Forsyth

County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population2,560
Coordinates36.6850600, -93.1199000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Hollister

#2 Hollister

City in Missouri

Population4,607
Coordinates36.6211700, -93.2154600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockhill Drive (-93.120022, 36.685081)
End: Old Mill Road (-93.215629, 36.621151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 Missouri · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Forsyth and Hollister. The current time is 02:40:20.

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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.