How far is Grants Pass, OR from Forest Grove, OR?

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.09 mi
05h 12m
Flight
213.12 mi
342.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.12 mi
Kilometers
342.99 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.09 mi
Kilometers
402.48 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 2:10 AM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 7:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-11T20:58
Arrive Forest Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 2:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Creswell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Grants Pass
125 mi
02h 36m
To Forest Grove
125 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Forest Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Forest Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1343 ft · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Savage Street

    154 m · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    205 mi · 4 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklake Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road North

    4.7 mi · 7 min · River Road North

  11. 11

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Villa Road

    123 m · 12 sec · Villa Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Portland Road

    867 ft · 26 sec · East Portland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 1st Street

    963 ft · 23 sec · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Hancock Street

    2649 ft · 2 min · East Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1582 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto West Illinois Street

    828 ft · 28 sec · West Illinois Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Yamhill-Newberg Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yamhill-Newberg Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Spring Hill Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Flett Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Front Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto B Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · B Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue

    1397 ft · 50 sec · 19th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    142 m · 26 sec · Ash Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Pacific Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Forest Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
206 mi · 82%
River Road Northeast
11.7 mi · 5%
Tualatin Valley Highway
6.96 mi · 3%
Yamhill-Newberg Highway
4.92 mi · 2%
River Road North
4.67 mi · 2%
Northeast North Valley Road
3.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

205 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
02h 36m from Grants Pass
Leave By
6:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grants Pass and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Forest Grove?

The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 125 miles from Grants Pass and 125 miles from Forest Grove.

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 37 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 6:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grants Pass and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Creswell

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 Creswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

15 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

15 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

16 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

74 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 213.12 mi (342.99 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Forest Grove

#2 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.41 L · about $43.72
Round trip
$87.43
17.66 gal · 66.82 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.72 $87.43
Mid-grade $5.34 $47.13 $94.27
Premium $5.57 $49.15 $98.30
Diesel $6.37 $56.21 $112.42

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Forest Grove. The current time is 20:58:04.

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.