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

The driving distance from Oxford, OH to Forest Park, OH is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
23.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.74 mi
31.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.74 mi
Kilometers
31.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.64 mi
Kilometers
38.04 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Mon, Aug 24, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Mon, Aug 24, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-08-24T17:10
Arrive Forest Park
Mon, Aug 24, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
OH

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

From Oxford
11.8 mi
00h 21m
To Forest Park
11.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South College Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · South College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    892 ft · 27 sec · West Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2467 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Millville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Oxford Millville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Millville Oxford Road

    3170 ft · 1 min · Millville Oxford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Oxford Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Old Oxford Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bypass 4

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  15. 15

    Continue on Ross Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ross Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ross Road

    751 ft · 21 sec · Ross Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Kenn Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Kenn Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oxford Road
4.73 mi · 20%
Bypass 4
4.3 mi · 18%
Oxford Millville Road
3.97 mi · 17%
Main Street
2.69 mi · 11%
High Street
1.91 mi · 8%
Butler County Veterans Highway
1.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Old Oxford Road

Turn left onto Old Oxford Road

4.73 mi · 00h 07m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 21m from Oxford
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Forest Park?

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Oxford and 11.8 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oxford and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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 Hamilton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 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 10.6 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Trenton Utility Department

Trenton , OH
11 E State St, Trenton, OH 45067
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

33 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

33 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 19.74 mi (31.77 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Population23,535
Coordinates39.5070000, -84.7452300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Forest Park

#2 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)
End: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.79 $3.98 $7.95
Diesel $4.30 $3.57 $7.14

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 · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Forest Park. The current time is 17:10:11.

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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.