How far is Bend, OR from Forest Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Forest Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Forest Grove.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
1793 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
2409 ft · 2 min · Northwest Wall Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
113 m · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
3116 ft · 1 min · Northeast Division Street
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Continue on Division Street
676 ft · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
41 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2082 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
35 m · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
38 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
15 mi · 19 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Turn right onto River Road North
4.7 mi · 7 min · River Road North
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Continue on River Road Northeast
7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Continue on East 1st Street
2662 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Villa Road
123 m · 12 sec · Villa Road
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Turn left onto East Portland Road
867 ft · 26 sec · East Portland Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
963 ft · 23 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East Hancock Street
2649 ft · 2 min · East Hancock Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1582 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Illinois Street
828 ft · 28 sec · West Illinois Street
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Continue on Yamhill-Newberg Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road
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Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Spring Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Flett Road
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Turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn left onto B Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · B Street
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
1397 ft · 50 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ash Street
142 m · 26 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Forest Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bend and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Forest Grove?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Bend and 90.5 miles from Forest Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.59 one way or $63.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Bend and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Gates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gates.
Salem station
Albany station
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 133.97 mi (215.6 km).
#1 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $31.59 | $63.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.62 | $81.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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