How far is Irving, TX from Forest Hill, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Forest Hill, TX is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Forest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Forest Hill.
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Start on North Ohio Street
133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 408
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
3119 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 18 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Hill Drive
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 820
93 m · 8 sec · Southeast Loop 820
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Turn right onto Banbury Drive
2403 ft · 2 min · Banbury Drive
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Turn right onto Grady Street
656 ft · 34 sec · Grady Street
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Turn left onto Forest Haven Drive
1609 ft · 1 min · Forest Haven Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duncan Drive
91 m · 13 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 Irving 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Irving and Sunny near Forest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Forest Hill?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Irving and 15.8 miles from Forest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irving and Sunny near Forest Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 21.04 mi (33.86 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
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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