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Trip from Forest Hill, TX to Forest Chapel, TX

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

56m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Forest Hill, TX, TX

Forest Hill, TX

Eddie O.

Downtown Forest Chapel, TX, TX

Forest Chapel, TX

Antonio Garcia Prats

Trip Overview

The drive from Forest Hill, TX to Forest Chapel, TX covers 40.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 82 West, North US Highway 271, FM 197 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on US Highway 82 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.4 miles from Forest Hill, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 56m highway drive covering 40.8 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 271. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on US Highway 82 West.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 82 West is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 271. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 38.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Forest Hill, TX to Forest Chapel, TX is easy. At 56m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 38): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 38

Turn left onto FM 38

Navigation decision point

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 82 / US Highway 82 West

Turn left onto US 82 / US Highway 82 West

Navigation decision point

5
17.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 82

Take the exit onto US 82

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
20.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward US 271 North: Hugo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 271 North: Hugo
6
34 mi into trip | ~44m in | FM 197

Turn left onto FM 197

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 82 West 13 mi 14m
North US Highway 271 12.4 mi 14m
FM 197 6.7 mi 11m
FM 38 3.5 mi 8m
Northwest Loop 286 3 mi 3m
Bonham Street 1 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
US 82 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 82 West — 13 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill, TX and Forest Chapel, TX.

1

Start on County Road 35050

231 ft · 15 sec · County Road 35050
2

Turn left onto FM 38

3.5 mi · 8 min · FM 38
3

Turn left onto US 82

13 mi · 14 min · US Highway 82 West
4

Continue on US 82

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bonham Street
5

Take the exit onto US 82

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 82
6

Merge onto US 82; Loop 286

3.0 mi · 3 min · Northwest Loop 286
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 271 North: Hugo
8

Turn left onto US 271 Business

0.6 mi · 48 sec · North Main Street
9

Continue on US 271

12 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271
10

Turn left onto FM 197

6.7 mi · 11 min · FM 197
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Pat Mayse West Park Road

283 ft · 12 sec · Pat Mayse West Park Road
12

Arrive at destination

Pat Mayse West Park Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.4 miles from Forest Hill, TX, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 40.8 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.4 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Chapel, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Forest Hill, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Forest Hill, TX

This is one driving day of about 40.8 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forest Hill, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 82 West for about 13 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.4 mi from Forest Hill, TX · 28m into the drive

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Greenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Forest Hill, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Forest Chapel, TX

The final approach into Forest Chapel, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Forest Chapel, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.16 one way

$12.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.75 $13.50
premium $4.54 $7.28 $14.57
diesel $5.61 $9.01 $18.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Paris, TX

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Forest Hill, TX

Evening in Forest Hill on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:55PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:48PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Forest Chapel, TX

Evening in Forest Chapel on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:55PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:48PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

71°F

Greenville, TX

20 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Forest Hill, TX to Forest Chapel, TX covers 40.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 82 West, North US Highway 271, FM 197. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Forest Hill, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Forest Hill, TX to Forest Chapel, TX is easy. At 56m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 38): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Forest Hill, TX to Forest Chapel, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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