How far is Symmes, OH from Forest Park, OH?
The driving distance from Symmes, OH to Forest Park, OH is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Symmes and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Symmes and Forest Park.
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Start on Hopewell Road
72 m · 8 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
706 ft · 21 sec · Loveland Madeira Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West: Cincinnati
2431 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
1921 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Springfield Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Pike
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Turn right 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 Symmes 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.
Circle Freeway
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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 Symmes 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 Symmes to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Sharonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Symmes and 6.7 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Symmes and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Sharonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Lebanon Taxation Department
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharonville.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Symmes and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.52 km).
#1 Symmes
Township in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 39.2470000, -84.2963300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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