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Trip from Dallas, TX to Forney, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

21.5 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

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Forney, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick getaway from the city, the 21.5-mile journey from Dallas to Forney is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains, the terrain remains consistent throughout your transit. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for this short hop. Given the brief duration, you certainly won't need to plan for any overnight stays, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 80 12 mi 12m
East R L Thornton Freeway 5.9 mi 7m
West Broad Street 0.9 mi 2m
Commerce Street 0.9 mi 1m
West US Highway 80 0.4 mi <1m
North Lamar Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Bois d'Arc Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 80 — 12 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Forney, TX.

1

Start on North Lamar Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
2

Turn left onto Commerce Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commerce Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 45 South Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 30 Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 30 East
6

Merge onto I 30; US 67

5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 80

12 mi · 12 min · US 80
Exit 53B Toward US 80 East: Terrell Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

511 ft · 12 sec
Toward FM 688, FM 740 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto West US Highway 80

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West US Highway 80
10

Turn slight right

371 ft · 16 sec
11

Continue on FM 688

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
12

Turn right onto FM 740

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Bois d'Arc Street
13

Turn right onto West Main Street

52 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 45 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 45 South
8
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 30

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 30
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 30 East
8
7.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 80

Keep slight right at fork onto US 80 toward US 80 East: Terrell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 53B Toward US 80 East: Terrell
7
19.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward FM 688, FM 740

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. Toward FM 688, FM 740

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.25 one way

$6.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $3.56 $7.11
premium $4.54 $3.84 $7.68
diesel $5.61 $4.75 $9.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:01AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Forney, TX

Late night in Forney on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the city and toward Forney. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will experience zero highway driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character rather than high-speed transit. You will spend the entire 28-minute duration navigating the local grid, so keep your focus on the road ahead.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on US 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.5 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: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

553 ft 401 ft

Total Climb

240 ft

Total Descent

195 ft

Highest Point

553 ft

~7.7 mi in

Elevation Range

153 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dallas, TX and Forney, TX, road signs point toward Fm 688 and Fm 740.

Fm 688

19.8 mi in | ~24m

Fm 740

19.8 mi in | ~24m

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

  • • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
  • • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
  • • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.5 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12 miles on US 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Forney, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forney, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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