How far is Forest Park, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Middletown, OH is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Middletown.
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Start on Kenn Road
1 mi · 3 min · Kenn Road
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Continue on Ross Road
751 ft · 26 sec · Ross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ross Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ross Road
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Continue on Bypass 4
6 mi · 8 min · Bypass 4
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Turn right onto Hamilton Middletown Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on South Verity Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on South Clinton Street
1408 ft · 30 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 24 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park and Middletown.
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.
Bypass 4
Continue on Bypass 4
5.97 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Middletown?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
New Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Forest Park and 9.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near New Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Miami.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 16.52 mi (26.59 km).
#1 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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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