How far is Merriam Woods, MO from Forsyth, MO?
The driving distance from Merriam Woods, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Taney County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merriam Woods and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merriam Woods and Forsyth.
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Start on Deerfield Road
1296 ft · 58 sec · Deerfield Road
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Turn right onto Maybe Lake Road
70 m · 13 sec · Maybe Lake Road
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Turn left onto Homestead Road
708 ft · 34 sec · Homestead Road
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Turn left onto Old Trail Road
1118 ft · 51 sec · Old Trail Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merriam Woods and Forsyth.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
5.78 mi · 00h 09m
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 Merriam Woods and Sunny near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merriam Woods to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Rockaway Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Merriam Woods and 3.8 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merriam Woods and Sunny near Forsyth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merriam Woods and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 3.06 mi (4.93 km).
#1 Merriam Woods
City in Taney County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 36.7139500, -93.1618500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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