Origin
Keizer, OR
Afternoon in Keizer on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Lents, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
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
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
Trip Overview
The drive from Keizer, OR to Lents, OR covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 205, Chemawa Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on I 5. 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 1m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 48.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 205. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 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 14 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 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
6
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Southeast Foster Road
Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28 mi | 32m |
| I 205 | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 96th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Lents, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 205
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Southeast 96th Avenue
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast 96th Avenue
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Southeast Foster Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Keizer, OR · 30m 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 24.1 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lents, OR
The final approach into Lents, 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
Lents, OR
Afternoon in Lents on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
24 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
17 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
1h 1m 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 Lents, OR covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 205, 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 24.1 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 $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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Keizer, OR to Lents, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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