How far is Forest Grove, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Grants Pass.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
1297 ft · 49 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto B Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · B Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi · 7 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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Flett Road
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Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Spring Hill Road
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Continue on Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road
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Continue on Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Continue on West Illinois Street
828 ft · 28 sec · West Illinois Street
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Continue on North Main Street
983 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Sherman Street
2201 ft · 1 min · East Sherman Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
901 ft · 32 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1327 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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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 River Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on River Road Northeast
7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
4.7 mi · 7 min · River Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
204.9 mi · 4 hr · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
709 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Savage Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest H Street
60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Grants Pass.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
205 mi · 04h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Forest Grove and 131.2 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 213.12 mi (342.99 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $44.76 | $89.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $48.26 | $96.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $50.32 | $100.63 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $57.55 | $115.10 |
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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