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

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Forest Park, OH is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
18.64 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.52 mi
26.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.52 mi
Kilometers
26.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.64 mi
Kilometers
30 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Tue, Apr 14, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, Apr 14, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-14T20:41
Arrive Forest Park
Tue, Apr 14, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
New Miami
OH

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

From Middletown
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Forest Park
9.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 38 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Verity Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    8 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bypass 4

    6 mi · 8 min · Bypass 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Ross Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ross Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ross Road

    751 ft · 21 sec · Ross Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kenn Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Kenn Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Middletown Road
8.01 mi · 43%
Bypass 4
5.98 mi · 32%
South Verity Parkway
2.06 mi · 11%
Ross Road
1.32 mi · 7%
Kenn Road
1.05 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Middletown Road

Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

8.01 mi · 00h 11m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Miami
00h 14m from Middletown
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

New Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Middletown and 9.3 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near New Miami

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 New Miami 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
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Miami.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

36 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

37 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

109 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 16.52 mi (26.59 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Forest Park

#2 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.80 $5.60
Premium $4.79 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.30 $2.84 $5.68

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 Middletown and Forest Park. The current time is 20:41:48.

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.