Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to Tigard, OR covers 27.2 miles and takes about 39m 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, 19th Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from Forest Grove, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Council Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quince Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Martin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Verboort Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centerville Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove, OR and Tigard, OR.
Start on Pacific Avenue
Turn left onto Council Street
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
Continue on 19th Way
Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
Turn left onto Quince Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle
Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road
Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 27.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tigard, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Forest Grove, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Grove, OR
This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from Forest Grove, OR · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 27.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Forest Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tigard, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tigard, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| premium | $5.57 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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: 9.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Forest Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Tigard on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Hillsboro, OR
14 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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