Origin
Forestville, OH
Morning in Forestville on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestville, OH to Cincinnati, 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
22m
Distance
15.3 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 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
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.
Forestville, OH
Alexis Ricardo Alaurin
Cincinnati, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.3-mile drive from Forestville, OH to Cincinnati, OH takes about 22 minutes, making it an easy day trip. Primarily utilizing I-471 and Circle Freeway, this route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 63% of the journey. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. This short distance means you can easily fit it into a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 471 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Circle Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Five Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beechmont Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 471
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Bowen Street
109 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bowen Street
2
Turn left onto Wolfangel Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wolfangel Road
3
Turn right onto SR 125
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Beechmont Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Five Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Five Mile Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 275 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 275
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Circle Freeway
7
Continue on I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 471
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 71
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Burnet Avenue
15
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
17
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 125 / Beechmont Avenue
Turn right onto SR 125 / Beechmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Five Mile Road
Turn left onto Five Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
9
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Dri...
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
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 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 15.3-mile trip, with 63% of the drive on major roadways like I-471 and Ronald Reagan Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles on I-471, providing a consistent pace. While the profile suggests a highway-centric journey, be prepared for the typical transitions that occur when merging onto and exiting these main arteries. The drive generally maintains a steady speed, characteristic of its primary road types.
63% 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: 5.4 mi on I 471.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 471 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 125 / Beechmont Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 125 / Beechmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Five Mile Road): 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.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 22m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 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 Cincinnati, 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 0.2 miles (SR 125 / Beechmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Five Mile Road): 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 Cincinnati, 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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