How far is Forest Park, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.2 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.14 mi
13.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.14 mi
Kilometers
13.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.2 mi
Kilometers
16.41 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Forest Park
5.1 mi
00h 09m
To Hamilton
5.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenn Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Kenn Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ross Road

    751 ft · 26 sec · Ross Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ross Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ross Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bypass 4

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bypass 4
4.44 mi · 44%
High Street
1.72 mi · 17%
Butler County Veterans Highway
1.35 mi · 13%
Ross Road
1.32 mi · 13%
Kenn Road
1.05 mi · 10%
SR 129 West
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bypass 4

Continue on Bypass 4

4.44 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 09m from Forest Park
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Park and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Forest Park and 5.1 miles from Hamilton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Forest Park and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

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Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

27 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

27 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

59 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 8.14 mi (13.1 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenn Road (-84.504002, 39.29032)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.67
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.33 $2.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.53 $3.05
Premium $4.79 $1.72 $3.45
Diesel $4.30 $1.55 $3.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Park and Hamilton. The current time is 05:44:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.