How far is Post Oak Bend City, TX from Forney, TX?
The driving distance from Post Oak Bend City, TX to Forney, TX is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Oak Bend City and Forney.
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Start on Kandy Lane
55 m · 10 sec · Kandy Lane
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Turn right onto County Road 279
1 km · 3 min · County Road 279
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Turn sharp right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North FM 148
1.1 mi · 1 min · North FM 148
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Continue on FM 1641
1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 1641
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 West: Dallas
2278 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2932
1684 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Interstate 20
1148 ft · 35 sec · Interstate 20
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Turn slight right onto FM 2932
1.2 km · 1 min · FM 2932
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 741
1.6 mi · 2 min · FM 741
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Continue on College Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bois d'Arc Street
2088 ft · 1 min · South Bois d'Arc Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Oak Bend City and Forney.
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 sharp right
4.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Post Oak Bend City and Mostly Cloudy near Forney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Oak Bend City to Forney?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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?
Talty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Post Oak Bend City and 6.3 miles from Forney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Post Oak Bend City and Mostly Cloudy near Forney.
Stop Ideas Near Talty
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Oak Bend City and Forney. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).
#1 Post Oak Bend City
Town of the United States
| Population | 626 |
| Coordinates | 32.6320800, -96.3135900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forney
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,246 |
| Coordinates | 32.7481800, -96.4719300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-96.472037, 32.748106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
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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