Origin
Salem, OR
Morning in Salem on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Forest Grove, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chemeketa Street Northeast, Front Street Northeast, Marion Street Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 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
22.9 miles from Salem, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 45.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chemeketa Street Northeast 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 Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chemeketa Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marion Street Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 221 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wallace Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hopewell Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chemeketa Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Forest Grove, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
4
Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Marion Street Bridge
5
Take the exit slight right toward OR 221 North: West Salem
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
OR 221 North: West Salem
6
Keep slight right to continue on OR 221 North: Dayton
279 ft
·
16 sec
·
OR 221 North: Dayton
7
Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Wallace Road Northwest
8
Turn left onto Hopewell Road Northwest
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hopewell Road Northwest
9
Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
10
Continue on South Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Madison Street
11
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bridge Street
13
Continue on Northeast Abbey Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast Abbey Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Hendricks Road
440 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Hendricks Road
15
Continue on Northeast Kuehne Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Kuehne Road
16
Turn straight onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Yamhill-Newberg Highway
17
Turn left onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
18
Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast North Valley Road
19
Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Spring Hill Road
20
Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Flett Road
21
Turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
22
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
23
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
24
Turn left onto B Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
B Street
25
Turn right onto 19th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
19th Avenue
26
Turn left onto Ash Street
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
Ash Street
27
Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
28
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 22.9 miles from Salem, OR, or about 37m 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 45.8 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.9 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Grove, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salem, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Salem, OR
This is one driving day of about 45.8 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Salem, OR · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Grove, OR
The final approach into Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Forest Grove, OR
Morning in Forest Grove on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chemeketa Street Northeast, Front Street Northeast, Marion Street Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Salem, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 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 Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salem, OR to Forest Grove, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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