Origin
Portland, OR
Evening in Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Keizer, OR
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
11 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
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.
Keizer, OR
Birgit Böllinger
Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, OR to Keizer, OR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Chemawa Road Northeast, Stadium Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.84 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
22.2 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 44.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Chemawa Road Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.4 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 17 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 39.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
285 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
285 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
254 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Chemawa Road Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): 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
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Southwest Taylor Street
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.2 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Portland, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
41.6 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 39.4 mi | 48m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Taylor Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 39.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
39 mi
·
47 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5
Exit 260B
Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
9
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
13
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
14
Turn left onto River Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road North
15
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
17
Arrive at 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 22.2 miles from Portland, OR, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 miles.
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 44.4 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.2 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keizer, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Portland, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 44.4 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portland, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 39.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Portland, OR · 30m 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 44.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Portland, 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
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger
Portland, OR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Horse Brass Pub - Tesla Supercharger
Portland, OR
Tesla
10 DCFC
PGE - Electric Avenue - DCFC
Portland, OR
OpConnect
8 DCFC
Kroger-Fred Meyer 150 (Portland, OR)
Portland, OR
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Kroger Fred Meyer 125 (Portland, OR)
Portland, OR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Daimler Truck North America : Daimler Electric Island
Portland, OR
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Electric Era Charging Station
Portland, OR
ELECTRIC_ERA
2 DCFC
New Seasons Portland (Williams Ave) #13
Portland, OR
eVgo Network
2 DCFC
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 2
eVgo Network: 2
OpConnect: 1
ELECTRIC_ERA: 1
EV Connect: 1
Non-Networked: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
22 mi in
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
2 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 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 Portland, OR to Keizer, OR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Chemawa Road Northeast, Stadium Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.84 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Portland, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
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