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Trip from Keizer, OR to Rockcreek, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

48 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oregon, USA

Keizer, OR

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Downtown Rockcreek, OR, OR

Rockcreek, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Keizer, OR to Rockcreek, OR covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Chemawa Road Northeast, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 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

24 miles from Keizer, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 48 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Rockcreek, OR is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Rockcreek, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road North
Chemawa Road Northeast
I 5 North
OR 217
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
US 26 West
Northwest Sunset Highway
185th Avenue

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 Rockcreek, OR.

1

Start on the route

148 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Turn right

56 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto River Road North

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Road North
4

Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast

98 ft · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
6

Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
7

Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
8

Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland

32 mi · 37 min · I 5 North: Portland
9

Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

0.8 mi · 1 min · OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
10

Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
11

Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 26 West
12

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · 185th Avenue
14

Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek

236 ft · 6 sec · P.C.C. - Rock Creek
15

Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue
16

Turn left onto Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
17

Turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive

469 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Rock Creek Drive
18

Turn left

0.1 mi · 53 sec
19

At the end of the road, turn left

92 ft · 7 sec
20

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 24 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 32m 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 11 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24 miles or 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockcreek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Keizer, OR

This is one driving day of about 48 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Keizer, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Keizer, OR · 32m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tigard, OR

24 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

Hayesville, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tigard, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockcreek, OR

The final approach into Rockcreek, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.56 one way

$19.12 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $10.12 $20.24
premium $5.59 $10.57 $21.13
diesel $5.61 $10.60 $21.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Keizer, OR

Afternoon in Keizer on Wednesday

Local time

2:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockcreek, OR

Afternoon in Rockcreek on Wednesday

Local time

2:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

27 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m 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 Rockcreek, OR covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road North, Chemawa Road Northeast, I 5 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 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 $9.56 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.
The drive from Keizer, OR to Rockcreek, OR is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Rockcreek, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keizer, OR to Rockcreek, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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