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

The driving distance from Tillamook, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.3 mi
01h 15m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.3 mi
Kilometers
84.17 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 PM PDT
Return by in Tillamook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillamook
2026-04-19T15:06
Arrive Forest Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillamook
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Banks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tillamook
26.1 mi
00h 37m
To Forest Grove
26.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stillwell Avenue

    35 m · 12 sec · Stillwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson River Highway

    31.3 mi · 43 min · Wilson River Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Wilson River Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Wilson River Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto OR 8: Forest Grove

    616 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Northwest Gales Creek Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Northwest Gales Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gales Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gales Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on E Street

    2622 ft · 1 min · E Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1285 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto B Street

    157 m · 20 sec · B Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    1397 ft · 50 sec · 19th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    142 m · 26 sec · Ash Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Pacific Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilson River Highway
31.3 mi · 60%
Northwest Wilson River Highway
9.38 mi · 18%
Northwest Gales Creek Road
7.93 mi · 15%
3rd Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Gales Creek Road
1.12 mi · 2%
E Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wilson River Highway

Continue on Wilson River Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
00h 37m from Tillamook
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tillamook and Partly Sunny near Forest Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tillamook to Forest Grove?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Tillamook and 26.2 miles from Forest Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tillamook and Partly Sunny near Forest Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Banks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Banks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

6 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

33 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

36 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillamook and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).

Tillamook

#1 Tillamook

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,438
Coordinates45.4564000, -123.8455300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Forest Grove

#2 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Tillamook (-123.84553, 45.4564)
End: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.32
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.16 $18.32
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $5.57 $10.30 $20.59
Diesel $6.37 $11.78 $23.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tillamook and Forest Grove. The current time is 15:06:43.

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.