Origin
Dublin, OH
Afternoon in Dublin on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, OH to Forest Park, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
111.9 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dublin, OH
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Forest Park, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dublin, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Freeway, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.3 miles on South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Dublin, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 111.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 111.9 miles, with most of the trip on South Freeway and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.3 miles on South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 111.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
7
102 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 275 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward I 275 West
8
109.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
7
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Freeway | 83.3 mi | 1h 31m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Circle Freeway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| West Kemper Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mill Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kenn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Freeway
— 83.3 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, OH and Forest Park, OH.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Mill Lane
128 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Lane
3
Turn left onto US 33; SR 161
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
416 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 270 South, I 270 East
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 270
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
9
Merge onto I 71
83 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17B
Toward I 275 West
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 275
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
118 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 4
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Kenn Road
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kenn Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Kenn Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Dublin, OH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Park, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dublin, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dublin, OH
This is one driving day of about 111.9 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dublin, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Freeway for about 83.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Dublin, OH · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56 miles from Dublin, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.3 miles.
Arriving in Forest Park, OH
The final approach into Forest Park, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Forest Park, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.37 one way
$34.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Forest Park, OH
Afternoon in Forest Park on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Jamestown, OH
56 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dublin, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Freeway, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, Circle Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56 miles from Dublin, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 111.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dublin, OH to Forest Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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