Origin
Oak Grove, OR
Evening in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, OR to Keizer, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, OR
Ylanite Koppens
Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Keizer, OR covers 43.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Abernethy Bridge, Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard 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 $8.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 43.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Abernethy Bridge. 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 21 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 Abernethy Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge onto I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.7 mi into trip
|
~54m 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.
Between Oak Grove, OR and Keizer, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer.
Salem
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
41.1 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 27.8 mi | 32m |
| Abernethy Bridge | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Rupert Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 27.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Southeast Rupert Drive
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
4
Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
5
Turn right onto OR 99E
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
6
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 205
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Abernethy Bridge
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Salem
11
Merge onto I 5
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5
Exit 260B
Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
13
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
17
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto River Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road North
19
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Oak Grove, OR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Oak Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Keizer, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Keizer, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Thursday
Local time
5:50 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
5 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
59m 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 Oak Grove, OR to Keizer, OR covers 43.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Abernethy Bridge, Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Oak Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.75 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 16 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Oak Grove, OR and Keizer, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer.
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