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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.68 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.09 mi
19.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.09 mi
Kilometers
19.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.68 mi
Kilometers
26.85 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-15T04:48
Arrive Prospect Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Arlington Heights
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Forest Park
8.3 mi
00h 15m
To Prospect Hill
8.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenn Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Kenn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kemper Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Springfield Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sharon Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Sharon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2901 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 562: Norwood

    1965 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Norwood Lateral Expressway

    1694 ft · 26 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Paddock Road

    639 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Paddock Road South

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Paddock Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Paddock Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reading Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Reading Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue

    1653 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Young Street

    565 ft · 27 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    123 m · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Young Street

    43 m · 6 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
6.54 mi · 39%
Reading Road
3.03 mi · 18%
West Sharon Road
1.94 mi · 12%
Paddock Road
1.16 mi · 7%
West Kemper Road
1.04 mi · 6%
Springfield Pike
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington Heights
00h 15m from Forest Park
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arlington Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington Heights.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

13 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

14 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

75 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

86 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

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).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1153400, -84.5063300
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)
End: Prospect Hill (-84.50633, 39.11534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Park and Prospect Hill. The current time is 04:48:55.

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.