Origin
Forest Chapel, TX
Morning in Forest Chapel on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Chapel, TX to Reno, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Chapel, TX
Antonio Garcia Prats
Reno, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Forest Chapel, TX to Reno, TX is 25.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via North US Highway 271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and quick connection between these two points. It’s a simple drive, ideal for when you need to cover a short distance efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 271 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| FM 197 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Northeast Loop 286 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Lamar Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 82 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 271 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lamar Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 271
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Chapel, TX and Reno, TX.
1
Start on Pat Mayse West Park Road
283 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pat Mayse West Park Road
2
Turn right onto FM 197
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
FM 197
3
Turn right onto US 271
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North US Highway 271
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 271
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 271
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast Loop 286
6
Take the ramp onto US 271
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 271
7
Merge onto US 82; US 271; Loop 286
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Loop 286
8
Take the exit onto US 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East: Clarksville
9
Turn left onto US 82
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lamar Avenue
10
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
11
Take the exit
253 ft
·
14 sec
12
Turn sharp left onto FM 1508
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Airport Road
13
Take the ramp
83 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 197
Turn right onto FM 197
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 271 / North US Highway 271
Turn right onto US 271 / North US Highway 271
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 271 / Northeast Loop 286
Turn left onto US 271 / Northeast Loop 286
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 82 / Lamar Avenue
Turn left onto US 82 / Lamar Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
FM 1508 / Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto FM 1508 / Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Reno, TX
Morning in Reno on Tuesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 75% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway at 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. Expect highway cruising for the majority of the 35-minute trip, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The profile suggests a fairly open road experience for most of the 25.9 miles.
75% 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: 12.4 mi on North US Highway 271.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 271 and FM 197. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 197.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 197): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 271 / North US Highway 271): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (US 271 / Northeast Loop 286): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Reno, TX
Full guide →Founded 1868
Top landmarks
- • Reno — railway station in Reno, Nevada, United States
- • Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — theater in Reno, Nevada, United States
- • Mizpah Hotel — former hotel building in Reno, Nevada, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (FM 197): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 271 / North US Highway 271): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (US 271 / Northeast Loop 286): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reno, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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