Origin
Scappoose, OR
Late night in Scappoose on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Scappoose, OR to Keizer, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scappoose, OR
JOHN CALLERY
Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scappoose, OR to Keizer, OR covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Northwest Cornelius Pass Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 62.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.6 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 23 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 31.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in near Northwest Germantown Road.
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 62.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 13.2 miles (Northwest Germantown Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Northwest Germantown Road
Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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 Scappoose, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
21.1 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Cornelius Pass Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Saint Helens Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Northwest 185th Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Lower Columbia River Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scappoose, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
2
Continue on US 30
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
3
Continue on US 30
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Saint Helens Road
4
Turn right onto OR 127
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5
Turn slight left onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
504 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Germantown Road
7
Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 26
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto OR 217
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 5
31 mi
·
36 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5
Exit 260B
Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
15
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
19
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
20
Turn left onto River Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road North
21
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Scappoose, OR · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Scappoose, 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
$12.49 one way
$24.98 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Keizer on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
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
16 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 27m 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 Scappoose, OR to Keizer, OR covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Northwest Cornelius Pass Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Scappoose, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.49 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 62.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 13.2 miles (Northwest Germantown Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Scappoose, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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