How far is Forest Grove, OR from North Plains, OR?

The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to North Plains, OR is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
9.72 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.79 mi
12.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.79 mi
Kilometers
12.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.72 mi
Kilometers
15.64 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Plains
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM PDT
Return by in Forest Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Grove
2026-04-19T08:39
Arrive North Plains
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
Cornelius
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Forest Grove
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To North Plains
4.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and North Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and North Plains.

  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 Way

    1285 ft · 34 sec · 19th Way

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue

    1786 ft · 54 sec · Pacific Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quince Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · Quince Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Martin Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road

    2297 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle

    86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Glencoe Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest Glencoe Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Commercial Street

    40 m · 4 sec · Northwest Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and North Plains.

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Zion Church Road
2.03 mi · 21%
Northwest Martin Road
1.86 mi · 19%
Northwest Glencoe Road
1.78 mi · 18%
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.67 mi · 17%
19th Avenue
0.77 mi · 8%
Quince Street
0.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Zion Church Road

Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road

2.03 mi · 00h 02m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 07m from Forest Grove
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Forest Grove and Light Rain Likely near North Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to North Plains?

The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Forest Grove and 4.8 miles from North Plains.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Forest Grove and Light Rain Likely near North Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

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 Cornelius and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.7 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
Mayor City of Beaverton
Meeting point 13 mi away

Mayor City of Beaverton

Beaverton , OR
12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005
Rating 2.8/5 9 reviews City Hall,City government office
Beaverton Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Beaverton Municipal Court

Beaverton , OR
4755 SW Griffith Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005
Rating 2.5/5 55 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

17 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

30 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

32 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and North Plains. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.53 km).

Forest Grove

#1 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
North Plains

#2 North Plains

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,194
Coordinates45.5970600, -122.9934400
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)
End: North Plains (-122.99344, 45.59706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.37
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.81 $3.63
Premium $5.57 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $6.37 $2.16 $4.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Grove and North Plains. The current time is 08:39:31.

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.