Origin
Keizer, OR
Afternoon in Keizer on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Central Point, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
228.8 mi
368 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
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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Central Point, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keizer, OR to Central Point, OR covers 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 99E, I 5, Alder Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 177 miles on OR 99E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
114.4 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 228.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 99E is the longest continuous segment at about 177 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,452 ft
140 ft
Total Climb
1,861 ft
Total Descent
728 ft
Highest Point
1,452 ft
~179.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,312 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 10 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.
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
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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River Road North
Turn left onto River Road North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Verda Lane Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 99E
Take the ramp onto OR 99E toward I 5 South: Eugene
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 177 mi | 3h 27m |
| I 5 | 48.5 mi | 56m |
| Alder Drive Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| River Road North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Portland Road Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99E
— 177 mi, about 3h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Central Point, 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
177 mi
·
3 hr 27 min
·
OR 99E
Toward I 5 South: Eugene
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 5; OR 99
48 mi
·
56 min
·
I 5; OR 99
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Central Point
13
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
14
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto Manzanita Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Manzanita Street
16
Arrive at destination
Manzanita Street
Trip Plan
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 114.4 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177 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 50 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Central Point, 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 228.8 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 OR 99E for about 177 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.4 mi from Keizer, OR · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.4 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before OR 99E if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 177 miles.
Arriving in Central Point, OR
The final approach into Central Point, 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 Central Point, 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
$45.58 one way
$91.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $48.24 | $96.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $50.36 | $100.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.52 | $101.03 |
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: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.02 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.03 | $14.64 |
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
Central Point, OR
Afternoon in Central Point on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 32m 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 Central Point, OR covers 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 99E, I 5, Alder Drive Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 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 $45.58 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 is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Keizer, OR to Central Point, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 140 ft to 1,452 ft elevation with about 1,861 ft of total climbing.
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