Origin
Forest Park, OH
Late night in Forest Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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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
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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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.1 miles from Forest Park, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bypass 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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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
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~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
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~12m in
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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
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~17m in
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SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Continue onto SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
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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
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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
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1 min
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Butler County Veterans Highway
7
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi
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3 min
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High Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
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15 sec
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High Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Trip Plan
With a short 17-minute duration and just 10.2 miles, this trip offers great flexibility. You can leave Forest Park, OH at any time that suits you, as there's no need to plan for extended travel or overnight accommodations. The fuel cost is minimal at approximately $2, so you won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. Pay attention to the local traffic patterns as you navigate Bypass 4, High Street, and Butler County Veterans Highway, as this is a turn-heavy local route. Since there are no designated stops, you can easily extend your time in either Forest Park or Hamilton as desired.
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 5.1 miles from Forest Park, OH, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 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 10.2 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.1 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forest Park, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Forest Park, OH
This is one driving day of about 10.2 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forest Park, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Bypass 4 for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.1 mi from Forest Park, OH · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.1 miles from Forest Park, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamilton, OH
The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Late night in Hamilton on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 10.2 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bypass 4, High Street, Butler County Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Forest Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 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 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.
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.
The route from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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