How far is Hollister, MO from Forsyth, MO?

The driving distance from Hollister, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
13.06 mi
00h 25m
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
13.06 mi
Kilometers
21.01 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forsyth
Fri, Apr 24, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Hollister
Fri, Apr 24, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollister
2026-04-24T04:32
Arrive Forsyth
Fri, Apr 24, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollister
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 Hollister
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Forsyth
6.5 mi
00h 12m

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 Hollister and Forsyth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Mill Road

    120 m · 23 sec · Old Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Esplanade Drive

    118 m · 24 sec · Esplanade Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Business 65

    1566 ft · 45 sec · South Business 65

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint James Street

    716 ft · 26 sec · Saint James Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  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 onto East State Highway 76

    8.1 mi · 14 min · East State Highway 76

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    73 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    83 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Rockhill Drive

    44 m · 6 sec · Rockhill Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
91.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 76
9.28 mi · 71%
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

At the end of the road, turn right 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirbyville
00h 12m from Hollister
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Hollister and 6.5 miles from Forsyth.

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 7:40 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 Hollister and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forsyth.

Flight Path Map

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

Hollister

#1 Hollister

City in Missouri

Population4,607
Coordinates36.6211700, -93.2154600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Forsyth

#2 Forsyth

County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population2,560
Coordinates36.6850600, -93.1199000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollister (-93.21546, 36.62117)
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)

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 Hollister and Forsyth. The current time is 04:32:14.

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.