Origin
Keizer, OR
Morning in Keizer on Monday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
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1h 45m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
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Keizer, OR
Birgit Böllinger
Veneta, OR
Israyosoy S.
The drive from Keizer, OR to Veneta, OR covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 99E, Albany-Junction City Highway, Territorial Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.8 miles on OR 99E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
38.6 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 77.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 13 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto River Road North
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto OR 99E toward I 5 South: Eugene
Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Keizer, OR to Veneta, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 41.8 mi | 49m |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Territorial Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Highway 99E | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Highway 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Territorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Applegate Trail | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Veneta, OR.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto River Road North
Turn left onto Manbrin Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
Continue on Hyacinth Street Northeast
Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast
Take the ramp onto OR 99E
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 228
Turn left onto OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Continue on OR 99
Continue on OR 99
Turn right onto OR 36
Continue on OR 36
Continue on OR 36
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
At end of road, turn left onto Territorial Road
Continue on Territorial Highway
Continue on Territorial Road
Turn left onto East Hunter Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 77.1 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Veneta, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Keizer, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 77.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Keizer, OR · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 77.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Veneta, 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 Veneta, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Keizer on Monday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Veneta on Monday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
56°F
Junction City, OR
39 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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