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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.61 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.04 mi
33.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.04 mi
Kilometers
33.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.61 mi
Kilometers
50.87 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Hill
Wed, May 13, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Wed, May 13, 6:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-05-13T16:50
Arrive Forest Hill
Wed, May 13, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
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
Lakeview
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Irving
15.8 mi
00h 19m
To Forest Hill
15.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Spur 408

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    3119 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Hill Drive

    1714 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 820

    93 m · 8 sec · Southeast Loop 820

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Banbury Drive

    2403 ft · 2 min · Banbury Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grady Street

    656 ft · 34 sec · Grady Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forest Haven Drive

    1609 ft · 1 min · Forest Haven Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Duncan Drive

    91 m · 13 sec · Duncan Drive

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 53%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.28 mi · 17%
Spur 408
4.19 mi · 13%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.76 mi · 6%
East Irving Boulevard
0.94 mi · 3%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview
00h 19m from Irving
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Bistro

Dallas , TX
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Rating 4.6/5 235 reviews Bistro,Bar,Brunch restaurant,European restaurant,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Dalworthington Gardens City Hall

Arlington , TX
2600 Roosevelt Dr, Arlington, TX 76016
Rating 3.7/5 12 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

32 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

36 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Forest Hill. Straight-line distance: 21.04 mi (33.86 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forest Hill

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

Population12,881
Coordinates32.6720800, -97.2691800
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Forest Hill (-97.26918, 32.67208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.39
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Forest Hill. The current time is 16:50:32.

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.