How far is Forestville, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Forestville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.32 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.77 mi
15.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.77 mi
Kilometers
15.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.32 mi
Kilometers
24.66 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-04-15T00:02
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
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
Columbia
OH

Township of Ohio

From Forestville
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Cincinnati
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forestville and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forestville and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Bowen Street

    33 m · 12 sec · Bowen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wolfangel Road

    778 ft · 23 sec · Wolfangel Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beechmont Avenue

    1896 ft · 50 sec · Beechmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Five Mile Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Five Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive

    868 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Reading Road

    1 km · 2 min · Reading Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue

    862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestville and Cincinnati.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 471 North
5.86 mi · 38%
Circle Freeway
4.02 mi · 26%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.58 mi · 10%
Five Mile Road
0.92 mi · 6%
Reading Road
0.64 mi · 4%
William Howard Taft Road
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 471 North

Continue straight

5.43 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 11m from Forestville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forestville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forestville to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Forestville and 7.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forestville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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 Columbia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 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 4.9 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
Fort Wright City Building
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Fort Wright City Building

Fort Wright , KY
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Corporate office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 10.2 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 Columbia.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

6 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

9 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

77 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 9.77 mi (15.73 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Forestville

Forestville is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0750600, -84.3449400
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowen Street (-84.344966, 39.074851)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.29 $4.58
Premium $4.79 $2.59 $5.17
Diesel $4.30 $2.32 $4.65

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 Forestville and Cincinnati. The current time is 00:02:25.

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.