How far is Forsyth, MO from Merriam Woods, MO?

The driving distance from Forsyth, MO to Merriam Woods, MO is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
6.33 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.06 mi
4.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.06 mi
Kilometers
4.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.33 mi
Kilometers
10.18 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merriam Woods
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Forsyth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forsyth
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Merriam Woods
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forsyth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockaway Beach
MO

City in Taney County, Missouri, United States

From Forsyth
3.8 mi
00h 06m
To Merriam Woods
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth and Merriam Woods.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockhill Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Trail Road

    1118 ft · 50 sec · Old Trail Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Homestead Road

    708 ft · 32 sec · North Homestead Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maybe Lake Road

    70 m · 13 sec · Maybe Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Deerfield Road

    1296 ft · 57 sec · Deerfield Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deerfield Road
0.25 mi · 4%
Old Trail Road
0.21 mi · 3%
North Homestead Road
0.13 mi · 2%
Rockhill Drive
0.11 mi · 2%
Maybe Lake Road
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

5.78 mi · 00h 09m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway Beach
00h 06m from Forsyth
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forsyth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merriam Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forsyth to Merriam Woods?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Rockaway Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Forsyth and 2.5 miles from Merriam Woods.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forsyth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merriam Woods.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Merriam Woods. Straight-line distance: 3.06 mi (4.93 km).

Forsyth

#1 Forsyth

County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population2,560
Coordinates36.6850600, -93.1199000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Merriam Woods

#2 Merriam Woods

City in Taney County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,859
Coordinates36.7139500, -93.1618500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockhill Drive (-93.120022, 36.685081)
End: Deerfield Road (-93.161755, 36.713753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.84 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.68 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forsyth and Merriam Woods. The current time is 09:24:56.

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.