Origin
Lents, OR
Afternoon in Lents on Thursday
Local time
3:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lents, OR to Keizer, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lents, OR to Keizer, OR covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 205, Chemawa Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 48 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 205. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast Woodstock Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 205
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Chemawa Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lents, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
45.3 mi in
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~55m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 27.8 mi | 32m |
| I 205 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Woodstock Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 27.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lents, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Foster Road
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
2
Turn left
239 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
287 ft
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 205
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Salem
8
Merge onto I 5
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5
Exit 260B
Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
10
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
14
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto River Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road North
16
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Lents, OR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Lents, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Keizer, OR
The final approach into Keizer, 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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
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.
Destination
Keizer, OR
Afternoon in Keizer on Thursday
Local time
3:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
24 mi in
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
17 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
1h 1m 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 Lents, OR to Keizer, OR covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 205, Chemawa Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Lents, 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lents, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
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