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

The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Symmes, OH is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.78 mi
00h 18m
Flight
11.51 mi
18.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.51 mi
Kilometers
18.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.78 mi
Kilometers
22.17 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Symmes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Wed, Apr 15, 5:26 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 Symmes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 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
Sharonville
OH

City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

From Forest Park
6.9 mi
00h 09m
To Symmes
6.9 mi
00h 09m

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
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loveland, Indian Hill

    2313 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road

    1 km · 1 min · Loveland Madeira Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    72 m · 6 sec · Hopewell Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Circle Freeway
10.8 mi · 79%
West Kemper Road
1.04 mi · 8%
Loveland Madeira Road
0.64 mi · 5%
Loveland
0.44 mi · 3%
I 275 East
0.39 mi · 3%
Springfield Pike
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Circle Freeway

Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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
+2.3 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharonville
00h 09m from Forest Park
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Symmes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 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?

Sharonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Forest Park and 6.9 miles from Symmes.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 $1.82 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Symmes.

Stop Ideas Near Sharonville

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 Sharonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 14.9 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 Sharonville.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

20 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

21 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

75 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

88 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Symmes. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.52 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 Symmes

Township in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population446
Coordinates39.2470000, -84.2963300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)
End: Symmes (-84.29633, 39.247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.63
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.82 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.08 $4.16
Premium $4.79 $2.35 $4.69
Diesel $4.30 $2.11 $4.22

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 Symmes. 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.