How far is Forest Grove, OR from Tigard, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Tigard, OR is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Tigard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Tigard.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Council Street
143 m · 26 sec · Council Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Continue on 19th Way
1285 ft · 34 sec · 19th Way
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Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
1786 ft · 54 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Quince Street
2319 ft · 1 min · Quince Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road
2 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road
2297 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road
82 m · 6 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road
2229 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland
2070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway
1380 ft · 44 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
1285 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
69 m · 10 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Tigard.
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.
Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
9.91 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Tigard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Tigard?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Rockcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Forest Grove and 13.8 miles from Tigard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Tigard.
Stop Ideas Near Rockcreek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Tigard City Hall
Hillsboro Civic Center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockcreek.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Tigard. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.22 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tigard
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.4312300, -122.7714900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Commercial Street (-122.77139, 45.431342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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