How far is Cincinnati, OH from Forest, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Forest, OH is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Forest.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Turn left onto Vine Street
86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1927 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
81 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1908 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road
2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Mount Blanchard
1691 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Lima Street
1187 ft · 24 sec · West Lima Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lima Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
81 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Forest?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Cincinnati and 78.9 miles from Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Piqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
B & D Pizza & Subs
The Inn at Versailles
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Tipp City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Forest. Straight-line distance: 127.33 mi (204.92 km).
#1 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 40.8017200, -83.5104800 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest (-83.51048, 40.80172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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