Origin
Keizer, OR
Evening in Keizer on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Oregon City, OR
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keizer, OR
Birgit Böllinger
Oregon City, OR
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Keizer and Oregon City, this 39.7-mile connection is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 51 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of approximately $8, this route is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Both your starting point in Keizer and your destination in Oregon City are situated within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent geographic experience. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you can easily navigate this transition in one quick push.
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
19.8 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient drive dominated by major interstates, with 89% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-5 and I-205, with a brief connection via Chemawa Road Northeast to get you underway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 28 miles on I-5, providing a consistent pace for the majority of your trip. While the route lacks the technical curves of mountain passes, the transition between highway systems keeps the drive feeling direct and purposeful. Be prepared for a standard interstate experience that prioritizes speed and convenience over secondary road exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 13 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 39.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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
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
8
38.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
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 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28 mi | 32m |
| I 205 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Singer Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon City Bridge | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Willamette Drive | 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 Oregon City, 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
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Willamette Drive
13
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
14
Turn slight left onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
15
Continue on OR 43
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
7th Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
17
Turn right onto Main Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto 10th Street
173 ft
·
5 sec
·
10th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
20
Turn right onto 7th Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
7th Street
21
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have excellent flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the heavy reliance on I-5 and I-205, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain that 51-minute travel time. Since the trip is under 40 miles and requires no scheduled stops, you do not need to worry about extensive logistical planning or long-distance rest breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is roughly $8, so topping off your tank in Keizer should easily cover the entire distance to Oregon City. A helpful tip for this specific corridor is to keep a close eye on traffic reports for the I-5 and I-205 junction, as congestion can quickly impact your total travel duration.
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 19.8 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 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 39.7 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.8 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon City, 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 39.7 miles and 51m.
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 28 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Keizer, OR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oregon City, OR
The final approach into Oregon City, 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 Oregon City, 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
$7.90 one way
$15.80 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Oregon City, OR
Evening in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
20 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
18 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
51m 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 Oregon City, OR covers 39.7 miles and takes about 51m 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 19.8 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 $7.90 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 39.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 Oregon City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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