How far is Prospect Hill, OH from Forest Park, OH?
The driving distance from Prospect Hill, OH to Forest Park, OH is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Human settlement in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect Hill and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Hill and Forest Park.
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Start on Young Street
26 m · 7 sec · Young Street
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Turn right onto Ringgold Street
92 m · 13 sec · Ringgold Street
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Continue on Josephine Street
982 ft · 48 sec · Josephine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
121 m · 16 sec · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Auburn Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Auburn Avenue
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Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
705 ft · 24 sec · William Howard Taft Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1927 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 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 Prospect Hill 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
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
8.21 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prospect Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect Hill to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Prospect Hill and 15.1 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:30 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prospect Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect Hill and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 12.09 mi (19.46 km).
#1 Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1153400, -84.5063300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: Kenn Road (-84.504002, 39.29032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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