Origin
Forest Park, OH
Morning in Forest Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Park, OH
Lejla
Hamilton, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.2-mile drive from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no interstate driving involved, suggested by the 0% highway share. Budget around $2 for fuel for this quick journey. The route offers a straightforward local experience within the Midwest region. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger travel plan, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bypass 4 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ross Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kenn Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bypass 4
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Kenn Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenn Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Ross Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ross Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ross Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ross Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 4 Bypass
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto SR 129
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
7
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Ross Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ross Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 129 / Butler County Veterans Highway
Merge onto SR 129 / Butler County Veterans Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Continue onto SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 10.2-mile stretch. While there's no highway driving, you'll spend time on roads like Bypass 4, High Street, and Butler County Veterans Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on Bypass 4. This route is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local communities, rather than extended periods of high-speed travel. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Bypass 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Ross Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.2 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Ross Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 129 / Butler County Veterans Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Bypass 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (Ross Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 129 / Butler County Veterans Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, 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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