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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Southwest Commercial Street
1121 ft · 52 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 95th Avenue
1532 ft · 1 min · Southwest 95th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Greenburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Greenburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward OR 217 North: Beaverton
937 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Tigard 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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.
Powell's City of Books
Tigard City Hall
Hillsboro Civic Center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockcreek.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.22 km).
#1 Tigard
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.4312300, -122.7714900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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