How far is Forest Grove, OR from King City, OR?

The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.3 mi
00h 40m
Flight
16.93 mi
27.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.93 mi
Kilometers
27.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.49 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 PM PDT
Return by in Forest Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 1:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Grove
2026-04-15T12:38
Arrive King City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Grove
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
OR

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

From Forest Grove
11.6 mi
00h 20m
To King City
11.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and King City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and King City.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Pacific Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Council Street

    143 m · 26 sec · Council Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 19th Avenue

    1072 ft · 41 sec · 19th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2148 ft · 59 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Fern Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Fern Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

    1317 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Golf Course Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

    2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Simpson Road

    2600 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Simpson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest River Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Southwest River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest River Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Southwest River Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    66 m · 4 sec · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest Beef Bend Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Beef Bend Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Prince Albert Street

    902 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Prince Albert Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest King George Drive

    859 ft · 38 sec · Southwest King George Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest King George Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and King City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
3.28 mi · 14%
Southwest Johnson School Road
2.89 mi · 12%
Southwest River Road
2.83 mi · 12%
Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
2.22 mi · 10%
Southwest Beef Bend Road
2.17 mi · 9%
Southwest Farmington Road
2.06 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

Exit the rotary onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

3.24 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 20m from Forest Grove
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near King City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to King City?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Forest Grove and 11.7 miles from King City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near King City.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

20 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

24 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

27 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and King City. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).

Forest Grove

#1 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
King City

#2 King City

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,408
Coordinates45.4026200, -122.8039900
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)
End: King City (-122.80399, 45.40262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.12
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.38 $8.75
Premium $5.57 $4.56 $9.13
Diesel $6.37 $5.22 $10.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Grove and King City. The current time is 12:38:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.