Origin
Middletown, OH
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Forestville, 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
59m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, OH
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Forestville, OH
Alexis Ricardo Alaurin
Trip Overview
Middletown to Forestville is 46.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Circle Freeway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Ohio, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this short distance. Consider this route if you need a simple transit between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| I 75 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Beechmont Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South University Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ohio Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wolfangel Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Forestville, OH.
1
Start on Clark Street
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
Clark Street
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 122
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 122
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Toward SR 122: Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 65
Toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 125
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Continue on SR 125
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Beechmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Wolfangel Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wolfangel Road
14
Turn right onto Bowen Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bowen Street
15
Arrive at destination
Bowen Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 122 / South University Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 122 / South University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
7
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia
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 65
Toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.17 one way
$14.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Montgomery, OH
23 mi in
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
59m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads like Circle Freeway and I 75. You'll experience a mostly uninterrupted highway pace for stretches, including a notable 21.9 miles on Circle Freeway where traffic should flow steadily. Roosevelt Boulevard will likely offer a slightly different feel as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over varied scenery.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on Circle Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 122 / South University Boulevard.
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 46.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / South University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Middletown, OH to Forestville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Amelia along the way.
Amelia
43.2 mi in
|
~53m
About the Cities
Starting in Middletown, OH
Full guide →Middletown is a city of 51,000 people (2020) in Ohio, north of Cincinnati and a short drive south of Dayton.
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 59m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on Circle Freeway. 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 0.4 miles (SR 122 / South University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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