How far is Tigard, OR from Forest Grove, OR?

The driving distance from Tigard, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.81 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.54 mi
28.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.54 mi
Kilometers
28.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Return by in Tigard
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tigard
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Forest Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tigard
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Rockcreek
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Tigard
13.4 mi
00h 21m
To Forest Grove
13.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tigard and Forest Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Commercial Street

    1121 ft · 52 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 95th Avenue

    1532 ft · 1 min · Southwest 95th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Greenburg Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Greenburg Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward OR 217 North: Beaverton

    937 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Jackson School Road

    1455 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest Jackson School Road

    2957 ft · 60 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Scotch Church Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Scotch Church Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Scotch Church Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road

    2312 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road

    83 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road

    91 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47

    86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Highway 47

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47

    74 m · 3 sec · Northwest Highway 47

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Quince Street

    1737 ft · 56 sec · Quince Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    121 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
9.42 mi · 35%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.76 mi · 18%
Northwest Zion Church Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Northwest Martin Road
1.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.69 mi · 6%
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockcreek
00h 21m from Tigard
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tigard 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 Tigard to Forest Grove?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 Tigard and 13.4 miles from Forest Grove.

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 9.3 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 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tigard and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Rockcreek

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 Rockcreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

17 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.22 km).

Tigard

#1 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Forest Grove

#2 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Tigard (-122.77149, 45.43123)
End: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.41
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.70 $9.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $5.57 $5.29 $10.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.05 $12.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tigard and Forest Grove. The current time is 03:52:46.

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.