How far is Fort Worth, TX from Forest Hill, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Forest Hill, TX is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.85 mi
02h 26m
Flight
107.9 mi
173.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.9 mi
Kilometers
173.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.85 mi
Kilometers
199.31 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-18T23:29
Arrive Forest Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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
McKinney
TX

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Fort Worth
61.9 mi
01h 13m
To Forest Hill
62 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas

    774 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    934 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2684 ft · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North State Highway 121

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    62 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

    793 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 82

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left

    815 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto County Road 35050

    71 m · 10 sec · County Road 35050

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 35050

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Forest Hill.

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
24.4 mi · 20%
West US Highway 82
21.4 mi · 17%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 14%
TX 121 North
15.3 mi · 12%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.3 mi · 12%
Airport Freeway
7.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 82

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
01h 13m from Fort Worth
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Fort Worth and 62 miles from Forest Hill.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Hill.

Stop Ideas Near McKinney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McKinney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
US Post Office
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

68 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 107.9 mi (173.65 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Forest Hill

#2 Forest Hill

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population12,943
Coordinates33.6512100, -95.8180200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Forest Hill (-95.81802, 33.65121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.03
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.51 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.58 $37.16
Premium $4.59 $20.06 $40.13
Diesel $3.99 $17.45 $34.90

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Forest Hill. The current time is 23:29:54.

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.