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

The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Springfield, OH is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.15 mi
01h 11m
Flight
57.34 mi
92.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.34 mi
Kilometers
92.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.15 mi
Kilometers
109.68 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 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 Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Centerville
OH

City in Iowa, United States

From Forest Park
34.1 mi
00h 35m
To Springfield
34.1 mi
00h 35m

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
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Springfield Pike

    1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2724 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Road

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Park Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West North Street

    2255 ft · 40 sec · West North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Fountain Avenue

    927 ft · 33 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 38%
Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 38%
I 70 East
8.96 mi · 13%
Circle Freeway
2.18 mi · 3%
West Columbia Street
1.26 mi · 2%
West Kemper Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 35m from Forest Park
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Park and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Forest Park and 34.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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 Centerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 13.9 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 1 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

65 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

106 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 57.34 mi (92.28 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

City in United States of America

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

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenn Road (-84.504002, 39.29032)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.78
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.89 $17.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.79 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $4.30 $10.33 $20.66

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 Springfield. The current time is 05:44:10.

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.