How far is Fort Worth, TX from Forest Hill, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Forest Hill, TX is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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 Fort Worth and Forest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Forest Hill.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2921 ft · 36 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Berry Street, Texas Christian University
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Freeway
940 ft · 27 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Berry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Berry Street
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Turn right onto South Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Mansfield Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Highway
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Turn right onto Shackleford Street
633 ft · 21 sec · Shackleford 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 Spencer Street
1683 ft · 1 min · Spencer Street
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Continue on Duncan Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Duncan Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duncan Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Forest Hill.
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
Continue on Mansfield Highway
1.64 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Forest Hill?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 2.9 miles from Fort Worth and 2.9 miles from Forest Hill.
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 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Hill.
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 Fort Worth and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.65 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: Forest Hill (-97.26918, 32.67208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
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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