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

The driving distance from Tualatin, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
26.68 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.24 mi
30.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.68 mi
Kilometers
42.93 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Grove
Mon, Jun 8, 11:14 PM PDT
Return by in Tualatin
Mon, Jun 8, 11:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tualatin
2026-06-08T22:29
Arrive Forest Grove
Mon, Jun 8, 11:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tualatin
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
Sherwood
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tualatin
13.3 mi
00h 22m
To Forest Grove
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 84th Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Seneca Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Southwest Seneca Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    775 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road

    2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

    2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

    1317 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Golf Course Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Fern Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Fern Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maple Street

    2809 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tualatin 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
6.18 mi · 23%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 18%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.11 mi · 15%
Southwest Johnson School Road
2.89 mi · 11%
Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
2.22 mi · 8%
Southwest Fern Hill Road
1.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

4.4 mi · 00h 06m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
00h 22m from Tualatin
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tualatin and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Tualatin and 13.4 miles from Forest Grove.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tualatin and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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 Sherwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 6.3 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
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

23 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

23 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tualatin and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).

Tualatin

#1 Tualatin

City in Oregon, USA

Population27,481
Coordinates45.3840100, -122.7639900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Forest Grove

#2 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Tualatin (-122.76399, 45.38401)
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 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.31
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.65 $9.31
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $5.57 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $6.37 $5.98 $11.97

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Tualatin and Forest Grove. The current time is 22:29:43.

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.