How far is Erlanger, KY from Forest Park, OH?
The driving distance from Erlanger, KY to Forest Park, OH is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erlanger and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erlanger and Forest Park.
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Start on Dixie Highway
23 m · 11 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
3034 ft · 57 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue on Donaldson Highway
1302 ft · 26 sec · Donaldson Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
14.9 mi · 20 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sharon Road, Glendale, Sharonville
1810 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Sharon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Sharon Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike
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Turn left onto West Kemper Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
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Turn left 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 Erlanger 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.
Mill Creek Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erlanger and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erlanger to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Saint Bernard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Erlanger and 14.1 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erlanger and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Bernard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Bernard.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erlanger and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).
#1 Erlanger
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 19,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.0167300, -84.6007800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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