Drive Time
8m
Distance
3.7 mi
6 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
The drive from Keizer, OR to Hayesville, OR covers 3.7 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portland Road Northeast, Alder Drive Northeast, Hyacinth Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.9 miles on Portland Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.74 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
1.8 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .
Expect a 8m drive with frequent turns across 3.7 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 8m 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.
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
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Alder Drive Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lancaster Drive Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hayesville Drive Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| River Road North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Verda Lane Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Hayesville, 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
Turn right onto Hayesville Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Jade Street Northeast
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 3.7 miles or 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 1.8 miles or 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hayesville, 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 3.7 miles and 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 1.8 mi from Keizer, OR · 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
2 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.
The final approach into Hayesville, 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 Hayesville, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$0.74 one way
$1.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $0.81 | $1.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.32 | $0.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Hayesville on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Salem, OR
2 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
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