Origin
Keizer, OR
Evening in Keizer on Sunday
Local time
7:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Hermiston, OR
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
229.4 mi
369 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keizer, OR
Birgit Böllinger
Hermiston, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 229.4 miles, your journey from Keizer to Hermiston takes approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes. You will start your trip by navigating River Road North and Chemawa Road Northeast before transitioning onto I-5 North. Because the drive is under five hours, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you likely won't need to book an overnight stay. Expect to set aside about $45 for fuel to complete the trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.
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
114.7 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local roads rather than highway travel, which accounts for 0% of your total mileage. You will navigate a series of technical turns that make the 229.4-mile trek feel more involved than a typical highway cruise. The road's personality is defined by these local segments, requiring you to stay alert as you transition away from the I-5 corridor. It is a demanding, active driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 158.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 229.4 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 41.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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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
7
41.9 mi into trip
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~54m in
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I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Seattle
8
43 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
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 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
43.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
Towns Along This Route
Between Keizer, OR and Hermiston, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
Seattle
41.9 mi in
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~54m
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via I 5
Portland Airport
43 mi in
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~55m
The Dalles
43.1 mi in
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~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.1 mi | 2h 55m |
| I 5 | 40.5 mi | 50m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| OR 207 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Hermiston Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Hermiston, 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
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Chemawa Road Northeast
6
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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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
39 mi
·
48 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward Seattle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 84; US 30
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward OR 207: Hermiston, Lexington
16
Turn left onto OR 207
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
OR 207
17
Turn right onto West Hermiston Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hermiston Avenue
18
Turn right onto North 1st Place
400 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 1st Place
19
Turn left onto West Locust Avenue
517 ft
·
14 sec
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West Locust Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 4 hours and 27 minutes, you have the flexibility to tackle this drive in one solid push. Plan for at least one stop during your travel to break up the turn-heavy segments and keep your energy levels steady. Since you are navigating local roads rather than high-speed highways, factor in extra time for potential traffic or navigation adjustments along your path. Budgeting $45 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keeping a little extra in reserve for local detours is always a smart move. Because the route relies heavily on local navigation, ensure your maps are updated before you pull out of Keizer.
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 114.7 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 17m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hermiston, 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 229.4 miles and 4h 27m.
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 Columbia River Highway for about 158.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.7 mi from Keizer, OR · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 114.7 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 miles.
Arriving in Hermiston, OR
The final approach into Hermiston, 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 Hermiston, 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
$45.65 one way
$91.31 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $48.21 | $96.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $50.46 | $100.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.96 | $101.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.09 | $11.01 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.07 | $9.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Hermiston, OR
Evening in Hermiston on Sunday
Local time
7:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
19 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 27m 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 Hermiston, OR covers 229.4 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia River Highway, I 5, Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.7 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 $45.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.4 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 41.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Keizer, OR and Hermiston, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
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