How far is Forest Park, OH from Prospect Hill, OH?
The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Prospect Hill, OH is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Human settlement in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Prospect Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Prospect Hill.
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Start on Kenn Road
15 m · 6 sec · Kenn 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 Springfield Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike
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Turn left onto West Sharon Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Sharon Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2901 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 562: Norwood
1965 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Norwood Lateral Expressway
1694 ft · 26 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Paddock Road
639 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Paddock Road South
70 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Paddock Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Paddock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reading Road
3 mi · 7 min · Reading Road
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Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
1653 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn left onto Young Street
565 ft · 27 sec · Young Street
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Turn right
123 m · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Young Street
43 m · 6 sec · Young Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Young Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park and Prospect Hill.
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
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
6.54 mi · 00h 09m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prospect Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Prospect Hill?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Forest Park and 8.3 miles from Prospect Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prospect Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights
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 Arlington Heights.
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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 Prospect Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.09 mi (19.46 km).
#1 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1153400, -84.5063300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect Hill (-84.50633, 39.11534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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