How far is Forest Grove, OR from Tillamook, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Tillamook, OR is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Tillamook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Tillamook.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
2691 ft · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on E Street
2622 ft · 1 min · E Street
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Continue on Gales Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gales Creek Road
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Continue on Northwest Gales Creek Road
8 mi · 12 min · Northwest Gales Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Wilson River Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Northwest Wilson River Highway
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Continue on Wilson River Highway
31.3 mi · 43 min · Wilson River Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
159 m · 22 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
132 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Tillamook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilson River Highway
Continue on Wilson River Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Forest Grove and Light Rain Likely near Tillamook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Tillamook?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Forest Grove and 26.1 miles from Tillamook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forest Grove and Light Rain Likely near Tillamook.
Stop Ideas Near Banks
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 Banks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Tillamook. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tillamook
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 45.4564000, -123.8455300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tillamook (-123.84553, 45.4564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
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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