Origin
Keizer, OR
Morning in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Stayton, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Stayton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keizer, OR to Stayton, OR covers 20.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Santiam Highway, OR 99E, Alder Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| OR 99E | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Alder Drive Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North First Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| River Road North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Stayton, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
OR 99E
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
391 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn straight onto CR 30
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cascade Highway Southeast
17
Continue on CR 30
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North First Avenue
18
Turn right onto West Washington Street
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Washington Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
River Road North
Turn left onto River Road North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Verda Lane Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Stayton, OR
Morning in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
20.2 mi in 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.2 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; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cherry Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Keizer, OR to Stayton, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stayton, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stayton, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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