How far is Cincinnati, OH from Forest Park, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Forest Park, OH is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Forest Park.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue
1032 ft · 28 sec · Spring Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Winton Road
9 mi · 17 min · Winton Road
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Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
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Turn right onto Kenn Road
15 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Forest Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Winton Road
Turn right onto Winton Road
9.01 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Finneytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Cincinnati and 6.6 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Finneytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Finneytown.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 11.29 mi (18.17 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 Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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