Origin
Keizer, OR
Afternoon in Keizer on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Ashland, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
245.2 mi
395 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 43m
★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keizer, OR
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Ashland, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keizer, OR to Ashland, OR covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 99E, I 5, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 177 miles on OR 99E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.6 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 245.2 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.
OR 99E is the longest continuous segment at about 177 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 early in the drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cherry Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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River Road North
Turn left onto River Road North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Verda Lane Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 99E
Take the ramp onto OR 99E toward I 5 South: Eugene
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 177 mi | 3h 27m |
| I 5 | 62.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 99 North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Alder Drive Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Valley View Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99E
— 177 mi, about 3h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Ashland, OR.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
54 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto River Road North
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
River Road North
4
Turn left onto Manbrin Drive Northeast
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manbrin Drive Northeast
5
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
6
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Alder Drive Northeast
7
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Verda Lane Northeast
8
Continue on Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hyacinth Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Portland Road Northeast
10
Take the ramp onto OR 99E
177 mi
·
3 hr 27 min
·
OR 99E
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 5; OR 99
62 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 5; OR 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Ashland
13
Turn right onto South Valley View Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Valley View Road
14
Turn left onto OR 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 99 North
15
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
392 ft
·
19 sec
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North 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto C Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
C Street
18
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
4th Street
19
Turn right onto East Main Street
129 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Turn right onto OR 99
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lithia Way
21
Arrive at destination
OR 99
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.6 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.6 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashland, 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 245.2 miles and 4h 56m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OR 99E for about 177 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.6 mi from Keizer, OR · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.6 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before OR 99E if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 177 miles.
Arriving in Ashland, OR
The final approach into Ashland, 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 Ashland, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.85 one way
$97.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $51.69 | $103.39 |
| premium | $5.59 | $53.97 | $107.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.14 | $108.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
| Efficient EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.33 | $15.69 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Ashland, OR
Afternoon in Ashland on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
123 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
2 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
4h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Ashland, OR covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 99E, I 5, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.6 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 $48.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cherry Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Keizer, OR to Ashland, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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