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Trip from Beaverton, OR to Keizer, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

40.4 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Beaverton, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Keizer, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beaverton, OR to Keizer, OR covers 40.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Chemawa Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 40.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Hall Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
38.2 mi into trip | ~48m in | Chemawa Road Northeast

Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Beaverton, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.

Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer

37.6 mi in | ~47m | via I 5

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 31.6 mi 37m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 5 mi 6m
Chemawa Road Northeast 1.8 mi 3m
River Road North 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Broadway Street 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Lombard Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Hall Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 31.6 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Keizer, OR.

1

Start on OR 10

75 ft · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

221 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southwest Broadway Street
4

Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southwest Lombard Avenue
5

Turn left onto OR 10

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto OR 217

5.0 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

31 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 5

0.4 mi · 43 sec · I 5
Exit 260B Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
11

Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

98 ft · 1 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
15

Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
16

Turn left onto River Road North

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Road North
17

Turn left

125 ft · 9 sec
18

Keep slight left at fork

205 ft · 15 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.2 mi from Beaverton, OR · 26m into the drive

Downtown King City, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King City, OR

20 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

King City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Keizer, OR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Keizer, 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

$8.05 one way

$16.10 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $8.52 $17.03
premium $5.59 $8.89 $17.79
diesel $5.61 $8.92 $17.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beaverton, OR

Late night in Beaverton on Friday

Local time

3:26 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keizer, OR

Late night in Keizer on Friday

Local time

3:26 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

King City, OR

20 mi in

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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 Beaverton, OR to Keizer, OR covers 40.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Chemawa Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.05 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.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Beaverton, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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