Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Forestville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, OH
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Forestville, OH
Alexis Ricardo Alaurin
Trip Overview
Cincinnati, OH to Forestville, OH is 15.4 miles and takes about 23m via I 471, Circle Freeway, and Ronald Reagan Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and within Ohio, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal option for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy addition to a larger regional exploration. You won't be spending much time on the road, so pack accordingly for comfort rather than extended travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 471 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Circle Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Five Mile Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Reading Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Beechmont Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 471
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Forestville, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Continue on East McMillan Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East McMillan Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kinsey Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 42
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 471 South: Newport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 471
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on I 275
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Circle Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 69
Toward Five Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Five Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Five Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right
138 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 125
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Beechmont Avenue
16
Turn left onto Wolfangel Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wolfangel Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Bowen Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bowen Street
18
Arrive at destination
Bowen Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kinsey Avenue
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 471 South: Newport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 471 South: Newport
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Five Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward Five Mile Road
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Wolfangel Road
Turn left onto Wolfangel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Forestville, OH
Late night in Forestville on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 471, Circle Freeway, and Ronald Reagan Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.3 miles on I 471. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. The character of the drive shifts subtly, moving from primarily interstate to potentially more urban or suburban thoroughfares.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on I 471.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Kinsey Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Kinsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Forestville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ohio along the way.
Ohio
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Founded 1788
Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Top landmarks
- • Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- • Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
- • Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on I 471. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Forestville, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Kinsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forestville, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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