Origin
Forest Grove, OR
Afternoon in Forest Grove on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Grove, OR
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King City, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR covers 23.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Council Street, 19th Avenue, Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.6 miles from Forest Grove, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Council Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Council Street | — | — |
| 19th Avenue | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Southwest Fern Hill Road | — | — |
| Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road | — | — |
| Southwest Golf Course Road | — | — |
| Southwest Tongue Lane | — | — |
| Southwest Johnson School Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Council Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove, OR and King City, OR.
1
Start on Pacific Avenue
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
2
Turn left onto Council Street
469 ft
·
26 sec
·
Council Street
3
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue
4
Continue on 19th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
19th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Maple Street
6
Continue on Southwest Fern Hill Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Fern Hill Road
7
Turn left onto Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southwest Golf Course Road
9
Turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest Tongue Lane
10
Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Johnson School Road
11
Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Simpson Road
12
Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
13
Turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Farmington Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest River Road
13 ft
·
Southwest River Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest River Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest River Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
17
Exit the rotary onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
18
Turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
19
Turn left onto Southwest Beef Bend Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Beef Bend Road
20
Turn right onto Southwest Prince Albert Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Prince Albert Street
21
Turn right onto Southwest King George Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southwest King George Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.6 miles from Forest Grove, OR, or about 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near King City, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Forest Grove, OR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Grove, OR
This is one driving day of about 23.3 miles and 40m.
At 23.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.6 mi from Forest Grove, OR · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.6 miles from Forest Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in King City, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into King City, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
King City, OR
Afternoon in King City on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR covers 23.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Council Street, 19th Avenue, Maple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Forest Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forest Grove, OR to King City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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