How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Forest Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States
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 Lake Oswego and Forest Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Forest Grove.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto A Avenue
1156 ft · 35 sec · A Avenue
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Continue on Country Club Road
1178 ft · 27 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Kruse Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way
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Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Jackson School Road
1455 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Jackson School Road
2957 ft · 60 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Scotch Church Road
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church 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 Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road
2312 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road
83 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road
91 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
74 m · 3 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Turn slight right onto Quince Street
1737 ft · 56 sec · Quince Street
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Take the exit slight right
121 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Forest Grove.
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
9.42 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Forest Grove?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Oak Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lake Oswego and 16 miles from Forest Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Hillsboro Civic Center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Hills.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 22.39 mi (36.04 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
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 · May 12, 2026
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