How far is Independence, KY from Forest Park, OH?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Forest Park, OH is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Forest Park.
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Start on Madison Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Madison Pike
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Continue straight
1516 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Highland Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highland Pike
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Continue on Kyles Lane
2251 ft · 1 min · Kyles Lane
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
1939 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
14.9 mi · 20 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sharon Road, Glendale, Sharonville
1810 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Sharon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Sharon Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike
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Turn left onto West Kemper Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
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Turn left onto Kenn Road
15 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Forest Park.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Independence and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cincinnati is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Independence and 15.7 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Independence and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.76 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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