Origin
Forney, TX
Night in Forney on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forney, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forney, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to make the short 26.5-mile trip from Forney to Dallas, you can expect a quick journey lasting roughly 31 minutes. This transit remains entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward connection between the two locales. Since the duration is so brief, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics; it is perfectly suited for a simple day trip. Budgeting about $4 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B without any significant travel fatigue.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will not be dealing with any highway stretches on this path, as the route is comprised entirely of local roads. Because of this, the personality of the drive is defined by frequent navigation through local intersections rather than high-speed highway travel. You will stay focused on the road as you make your way through the local landscape for the duration of the 31-minute trip. Expect a steady, hands-on experience behind the wheel as you navigate the turns connecting these two Texas towns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 80 and East R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 740 / South Bois d'Arc Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 740 / South Bois d'Arc Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 740 / South Bois d'Arc Street
Turn left onto FM 740 / South Bois d'Arc Street
Navigation decision point
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Forney, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Mckinney and Main Street West.
Mckinney
20.1 mi in
|
~24m
Main Street West
20.6 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pinson Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Bois d'Arc Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West US Highway 80 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forney, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto FM 740
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Bois d'Arc Street
3
Turn left onto FM 688; FM 740
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Broad Street
4
Turn right onto FM 740
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinson Road
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
6
At end of road, turn right onto West US Highway 80
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West US Highway 80
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 80 West
8
Merge onto US 80
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 30; US 67
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Night in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forney, TX to Dallas, TX covers 22 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 80, East R L Thornton Freeway, Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Forney, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 740 / South Bois d'Arc Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Forney, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Mckinney and Main Street West.
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