Trip from Keizer, OR to Dallas, OR

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18.4 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Keizer, OR to Dallas, OR covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on River Road North, Front Street Northeast, Commercial Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.59 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

9.2 miles from Keizer, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road North Unavailable Refreshing
Front Street Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
Commercial Street Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
D Street Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
Union Street Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
Marion Street Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
Salem-Willamina Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: River Road North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Dallas, OR.

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Start on the route

148 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Turn right

56 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto River Road North

1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road North
4

Continue on Front Street Northeast

351 ft · 9 sec · Front Street Northeast
5

Turn straight onto Commercial Street Northeast

1.4 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
6

Continue on D Street Northeast

446 ft · 26 sec · D Street Northeast
7

Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Front Street Northeast
8

Continue on Front Street Northeast

285 ft · 15 sec · Front Street Northeast
9

Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

492 ft · 23 sec · Union Street Northeast
10

Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

443 ft · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
11

Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge
12

Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

5.0 mi · 6 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
13

Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
14

Take the exit slight left toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas

0.4 mi · 36 sec · OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
15

Continue on Ellendale Road

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
16

Continue on East Ellendale Avenue

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Ellendale Avenue
17

Turn left onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
18

Turn right onto Southwest Washington Street

85 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Washington Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 9.2 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 15m into the drive.

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 18.4 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.2 miles or 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, 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 18.4 miles and 30m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.2 mi from Keizer, OR · 15m into the drive

Downtown Salem, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

9 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dallas, OR

The final approach into Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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

$3.59 one way

$7.17 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $3.87 $7.73
premium $5.57 $4.03 $8.06
diesel $6.37 $4.61 $9.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Keizer, OR

Morning in Keizer on Saturday

Local time

7:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Dallas, OR

Morning in Dallas on Saturday

Local time

7:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Salem, OR

9 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

16 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

30m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Keizer, OR to Dallas, OR covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road North, Front Street Northeast, Commercial Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.59 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.

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