Origin
Keizer, OR
Afternoon in Keizer on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
142.1 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m 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, Manbrin Drive Northeast, Cherry Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.31 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.1 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 142.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road North | — | — |
| Manbrin Drive Northeast | — | — |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Alder Drive Northeast | — | — |
| Verda Lane Northeast | — | — |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | — | — |
| Portland Road Northeast | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Road North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Deschutes River Woods, OR.
1
Start on the route
148 ft
·
13 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto River Road North
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
River Road North
4
Turn left onto Manbrin Drive Northeast
253 ft
·
8 sec
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Manbrin Drive Northeast
5
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
6
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Alder Drive Northeast
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Verda Lane Northeast
8
Continue on Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Hyacinth Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Portland Road Northeast
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 5 South: Eugene
11
Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
12
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
14
Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
15
Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Northeast Santiam Boulevard
16
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
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West Barclay Drive
18
Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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North Locust Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
15 mi
·
18 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
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McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
30
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
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Northeast 3rd Street
31
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Empire Avenue
32
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bend Parkway
34
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Knott Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Baker Road, Knott Road
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto Baker Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
37
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
38
Continue on Riverwoods Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Riverwoods Drive
39
Turn right onto Ute Lane
466 ft
·
25 sec
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Ute Lane
40
Turn left onto Galen Road
436 ft
·
19 sec
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Galen Road
41
Arrive at your destination
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 71.1 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 1h 38m 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deschutes River Woods, 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 142.1 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.1 mi from Keizer, OR · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deschutes River Woods, OR
The final approach into Deschutes River Woods, 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 Deschutes River Woods, 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
$28.31 one way
$56.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
| premium | $5.59 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.89 | $9.09 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Deschutes River Woods, OR
Afternoon in Deschutes River Woods on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°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
12 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
3h 16m 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road North, Manbrin Drive Northeast, Cherry Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.1 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 $28.31 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keizer, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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