Origin
Monmouth, OR
Evening in Monmouth on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth, OR to Keizer, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth, OR
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Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth, OR to Keizer, OR covers 18.2 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 Independence Highway, Salem Dallas Highway Northwest, Monmouth Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Independence Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Independence Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near OR 51 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (OR 51 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OR 51 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto OR 51 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
OR 22 / Center Street Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monmouth, OR and Keizer, OR, road signs point toward Albany and Portland.
Albany
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via OR 22
Portland
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Monmouth Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Independence Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on OR 194
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn straight onto OR 51
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monmouth Independence Highway
3
Continue on OR 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on OR 51
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Independence Highway
6
Take the ramp onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Toward OR 22 East: Salem
7
Merge onto OR 22
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street Bridge
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
11
Turn left onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
12
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
13
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
14
Turn left onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
15
At end of road, turn left onto River Road North
491 ft
·
17 sec
·
River Road North
16
Turn right
125 ft
·
9 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Keizer, OR
Evening in Keizer on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monmouth, OR to Keizer, OR covers 18.2 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Independence Highway, Salem Dallas Highway Northwest, Monmouth Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Monmouth, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (OR 51 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Monmouth, OR and Keizer, OR, road signs point toward Albany and Portland.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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