Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Forest Hill, TX

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

123.8 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Fort Worth, TX

Talena Reese

Forest Hill, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Forest Hill, TX covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sam Rayburn Tollway, US 82, South State Highway 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.91 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

61.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 123.8 miles, with most of the trip on Sam Rayburn Tollway and US 82. The longest continuous stretch is about 23 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sam Rayburn Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

713 ft 480 ft

Total Climb

337 ft

Total Descent

411 ft

Highest Point

713 ft

~46.4 mi in

Elevation Range

233 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sam Rayburn Tollway and US 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 377.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 123.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

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 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...

11 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...

25.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | TX 121

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Forest Hill, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

Dallas

55.2 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sam Rayburn Tollway	23 mi	24m
US 82	21.1 mi	23m
South State Highway 121	16.9 mi	18m
Sam Rayburn Highway	15.3 mi	17m
TX 121 Express	8.9 mi	10m
Airport Freeway	7.8 mi	9m
Central Expressway	7.1 mi	7m
TX 121	6.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Sam Rayburn Tollway — 23 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Freeway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 287 Bus

Toward I 35W North

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377

Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto TX 121

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express

8.9 mi · 10 min · TX 121 Express

Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121

5.5 mi · 6 min · TX 121

Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SRT

3.6 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

1.3 mi · 1 min · TX 121

Continue on SRT

19 mi · 20 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 75

7.1 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward TX 121 North: Bonham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121

15 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

Toward TX 121 North: Bonham

Continue on TX 121

17 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121

0.5 mi · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

Turn left onto TX 121

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

Take the exit

204 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West US Highway 82

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto US 82

21 mi · 23 min · US 82

Turn left onto FM 38

3.5 mi · 8 min · FM 38

Turn right onto County Road 35050

231 ft · 10 sec · County Road 35050

Arrive at destination

County Road 35050

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 61.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Worth, 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 Sam Rayburn Tollway for about 23 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.9 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plano, TX

62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frisco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Forest Hill, TX

The final approach into Forest Hill, 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 Hill, 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

$18.91 one way

$37.82 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$20.72	$41.45
premium	$4.59	$22.38	$44.75
diesel	$5.64	$27.50	$55.01

Estimated Tolls: $2.42

Sam Rayburn Tollway (23 mi) $1.85

Central Expressway (7.1 mi) $0.57

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.1	$13.00	$5.94
Efficient EV	31	$10.83	$4.95
EV Truck/SUV	49.5	$17.33	$7.92

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

2:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:43AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Forest Hill, TX

Afternoon in Forest Hill on Sunday

Local time

2:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 to 20 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:43AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

3 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

2h 26m 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 Fort Worth, TX to Forest Hill, TX covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sam Rayburn Tollway, US 82, South State Highway 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.91 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.