Trip from Keizer, OR to Aloha, OR

Drive Time

59m

Distance

43.7 mi

70 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

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Keizer, OR, OR

Keizer, OR

Birgit Böllinger

Downtown Aloha, OR, OR

Aloha, OR

Jess Loiterton

Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Keizer to Aloha, expect a straightforward 43.7-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This trip is designed as a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You can budget roughly $9 for fuel, making this a very cost-effective route within the Pacific Coast region. By utilizing I-5, the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, and Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway, you move efficiently between these two Oregon locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over leisurely wandering.

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

21.8 miles from Keizer, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start with a significant 31.7-mile stretch on I-5, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip before you transition toward the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway. Because the vast majority of the route is interstate or highway, the experience is consistent and fast-paced rather than technical or winding. Expect a steady, predictable flow behind the wheel as you navigate these high-speed arterial roads. It is a functional commute that keeps you moving toward your destination without the frequent stop-and-go patterns of local surface streets.

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 31.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 5

Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
34.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
39.7 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
39.9 mi into trip | ~51m 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.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Keizer, OR to Aloha, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.

Beaverton

34.2 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 31.7 mi 37m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 4.8 mi 6m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway 2.6 mi 5m
Chemawa Road Northeast 2 mi 4m
Southwest Farmington Road 0.5 mi 1m
River Road North 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway 0.4 mi 1m
Southwest Canyon Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 31.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

147 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right

54 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto River Road North

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Road North
4

Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
5

Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

100 ft · 1 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
6

Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
7

Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
8

Take the ramp onto I 5

32 mi · 37 min · I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto OR 217

4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the none lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto OR 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on OR 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
Use the none lane.
14

Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

298 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto OR 8

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road
16

Continue on OR 8

2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Use the none lane.
17

Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

52 ft · 5 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue
18

Turn right

19 ft · 1 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick trip under an hour, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, though you should check for typical traffic patterns on I-5 to avoid peak congestion. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the 43.7-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that since the route is dominated by highway driving, you should stay alert during the 31.7-mile stretch on I-5 where speeds are highest. If you are budget-conscious, topping off your tank before you leave Keizer will easily cover the $9 fuel requirement for the entire duration of the trip. Enjoy the efficiency of this direct connection between the two cities.

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 21.8 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 miles.

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 43.7 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aloha, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Keizer, 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 Keizer, OR

This is one driving day of about 43.7 miles and 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Keizer, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 31.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Keizer, OR · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King City, OR

22 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

King City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

King City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aloha, OR

The final approach into Aloha, 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 Aloha, 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

$8.70 one way

$17.39 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $9.18 $18.37
premium $5.59 $9.61 $19.22
diesel $5.64 $9.71 $19.42

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: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Keizer, OR

Evening in Keizer on Sunday

Local time

6:31 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aloha, OR

Evening in Aloha on Sunday

Local time

6:31 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

58°F

King City, OR

22 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

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

59m 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 Keizer, OR to Aloha, OR covers 43.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Keizer, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Keizer, OR to Aloha, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.

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