How far is Forest, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Forest, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Lima Street
1187 ft · 26 sec · East Lima Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Martin Street
664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto West Gage Street
1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street
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Turn right onto Wells Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wells Road
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Take the ramp left
1795 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left
80.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Forest and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Forest and 79.3 miles from Cincinnati.
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 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Forest and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
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
Tecumseh Trail Gettysburg, OH
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 Forest and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 127.33 mi (204.92 km).
#1 Forest
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 40.8017200, -83.5104800 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 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 | $20.67 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.02 | $48.03 |
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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