Origin
Symmes, OH
Afternoon in Symmes on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Symmes, OH to Forest Park, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Symmes, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Forest Park, OH
Lejla
Trip Overview
The drive from Symmes, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 13.4 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Circle Freeway, West Kemper Road, Springfield Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Circle Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 13.4 miles, with most of the trip on Circle Freeway and West Kemper Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on Circle Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Circle Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and West Kemper Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loveland Madeira Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loveland Madeira Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Loveland Madeira Road
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
11.7 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
6
13.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Kenn Road
Turn left onto Kenn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Symmes, OH to Forest Park, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
Springdale
11.3 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| West Kemper Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Loveland Madeira Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hopewell Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kenn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Symmes, OH and Forest Park, OH.
1
Start on Hopewell Road
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hopewell Road
2
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Loveland Madeira Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 275 West: Cincinnati
4
Merge onto I 275
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
118 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 4
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Kenn Road
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kenn Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Kenn Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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
Forest Park, OH
Afternoon in Forest Park on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
18m 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 Symmes, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 13.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Circle Freeway, West Kemper Road, Springfield Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Symmes, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loveland Madeira Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Symmes, OH to Forest Park, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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