How far is Medford, OR from Forest Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Forest Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Forest Grove.
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Start on North Fir Street
580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1
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Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Take the exit left
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
232.6 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooks, Gervais
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Turn right onto River Road North
4.7 mi · 7 min · River Road North
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Continue on River Road Northeast
7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Continue on East 1st Street
2662 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Villa Road
123 m · 12 sec · Villa Road
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Turn left onto East Portland Road
867 ft · 26 sec · East Portland Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
963 ft · 23 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East Hancock Street
2649 ft · 2 min · East Hancock Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1582 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Illinois Street
828 ft · 28 sec · West Illinois Street
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Continue on Yamhill-Newberg Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Yamhill-Newberg Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast North Valley Road
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Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Spring Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Flett Road
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Turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn left onto B Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · B Street
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
1397 ft · 50 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ash Street
142 m · 26 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · 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 Medford and Forest Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crater Lake Highway
Merge slight left
233 mi · 04h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Medford 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 Medford to Forest Grove?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Medford and 138.9 miles from Forest Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 5:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 220.95 mi (355.58 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.55 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.39 | $124.77 |
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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