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Trip from North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

181 mi

291 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 3m ★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR covers 181 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sheridan Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Sherman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.06 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

90.5 miles from North Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 181 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sheridan Avenue 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 North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR is easy. At 3h 14m 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 North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sheridan Avenue
Oregon Coast Highway
Sherman Avenue
Winchester Avenue
Highway 126
Territorial Road
Territorial Highway
Applegate Trail

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sheridan Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bend, OR and Keizer, OR.

1

Start on Virginia Avenue

338 ft · 21 sec · Virginia Avenue
2

Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Sheridan Avenue
3

Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
4

Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue
5

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

21 mi · 30 min · Oregon Coast Highway
6

Continue on Winchester Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
7

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

22 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
8

Turn right onto Highway 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
9

Continue on Highway 126

32 mi · 44 min · Highway 126
10

Turn left onto Territorial Road

417 ft · 10 sec · Territorial Road
11

Continue on Territorial Highway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway
12

Continue on Territorial Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
13

Turn right onto Applegate Trail

2.6 mi · 3 min · Applegate Trail
14

Turn right onto Highway 36

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
15

Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway
16

Continue on Highway 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
17

Turn left onto Highway 99S

1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
18

Continue on Ivy Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street
19

Continue on Highway 99E

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
20

Continue on South 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
21

Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

8.3 mi · 11 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
22

Continue on West 2nd Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
23

Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
24

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 26 sec
25

Merge slight left

41 mi · 48 min
26

Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E North: Portland Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · OR 99E North: Portland Road
27

Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Portland Road Northeast
28

Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hyacinth Street Northeast
29

Continue on Verda Lane Northeast

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Verda Lane Northeast
30

Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast

0.9 mi · 2 min · Alder Drive Northeast
31

Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Cherry Avenue Northeast
32

At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road North

492 ft · 18 sec · River Road North
33

Turn right

125 ft · 9 sec
34

Keep slight left

207 ft · 15 sec
35

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 90.5 miles from North Bend, OR, or about 1h 37m 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 40 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keizer, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Bend, 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 North Bend, OR

This is one driving day of about 181 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from North Bend, 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 90.5 mi from North Bend, OR · 1h 37m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Drain, OR

91 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

Florence, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drain, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.5 miles from North Bend, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Keizer, 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

$36.06 one way

$72.11 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $38.16 $76.32
premium $5.59 $39.84 $79.68
diesel $5.61 $39.96 $79.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.3 0 $19.01 $8.69
Efficient EV 45.3 0 $15.84 $7.24
EV Truck/SUV 72.4 0 $25.34 $11.58

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Jun 23, 2022

Origin

North Bend, OR

Evening in North Bend on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keizer, OR

Evening in Keizer on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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

10 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 14m 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 North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR covers 181 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sheridan Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Sherman Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.5 miles from North Bend, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.06 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 North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR is easy. At 3h 14m 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 North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Bend, OR to Keizer, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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