Origin
Stayton, OR
Morning in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stayton, 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
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stayton, OR
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Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stayton, OR to Keizer, OR covers 20.7 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 North Santiam Highway, I 5, Alder Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / North First Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 30 / North First Avenue
Turn left onto CR 30 / North First Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| I 5 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Alder Drive Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North First Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Portland Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stayton, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on West Washington Street
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto CR 30
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North First Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 30
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cascade Highway Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto OR 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
6
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
8
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Portland Road Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hyacinth Street Northeast
10
Continue on Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Verda Lane Northeast
11
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Alder Drive Northeast
12
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
13
At end of road, turn left onto River Road North
491 ft
·
17 sec
·
River Road North
14
Turn right
125 ft
·
9 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
2 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stayton, OR to Keizer, OR covers 20.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, Alder Drive Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Stayton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.12 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 20.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Stayton, OR to Keizer, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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