Origin
Cornelius, OR
Night in Cornelius on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornelius, OR to Keizer, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornelius, OR
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Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cornelius, OR to Keizer, OR covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road Northeast, Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Northeast Hillsboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on River Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 48.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near Southwest Tongue Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Southwest Tongue Lane): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (Villa Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southwest Tongue Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway
At end of road, turn right onto OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Villa Road
Enter roundabout onto Villa Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
38.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CR 36 / River Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto CR 36 / River Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road Northeast | 21.1 mi | 32m |
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Northeast Hillsboro Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Johnson School Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Saint Paul Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Golf Course Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Villa Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North College Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
River Road Northeast
— 21.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on South 10th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Golf Course Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Golf Course Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest Tongue Lane
4
Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Johnson School Road
5
Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Simpson Road
6
Turn right onto OR 219
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7
Continue on OR 219
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
8
At end of road, turn right onto OR 219
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9
Continue on OR 219
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Hillsboro Highway
10
Continue on OR 219
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Street
11
Turn left onto East Mountainview Drive
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Mountainview Drive
12
Continue on Villa Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Villa Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
14
Continue on OR 219
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OR 219
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road Northeast
16
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northeast
17
Continue on CR 36
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
River Road Northeast
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 36
9.4 mi
·
15 min
·
River Road Northeast
19
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Cornelius, OR · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Cornelius, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Keizer, OR
The final approach into Keizer, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Keizer, OR
Night in Keizer on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
17 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
1h 14m 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 Cornelius, OR to Keizer, OR covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road Northeast, Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Northeast Hillsboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Cornelius, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.58 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 straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (Southwest Tongue Lane): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (Villa Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Cornelius, OR to Keizer, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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