Origin
Wilsonville, OR
Afternoon in Wilsonville on Friday
Local time
1:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilsonville, 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
34m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilsonville, OR
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Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wilsonville, OR to Keizer, OR covers 26.4 miles and takes about 34m 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, River Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 26.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Chemawa Road Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.7 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 14 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 23.7 miles.
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 early in the drive near Southwest Boones Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Southwest Wilsonville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Continue onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Wilsonville Road
Turn right onto Southwest Wilsonville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
5
24 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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Chemawa Road Northeast
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
24.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
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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 Wilsonville, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
23.6 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 23.7 mi | 28m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Boones Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Wilsonville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 23.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilsonville, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
29 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
2
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Southwest Wilsonville Road
483 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Wilsonville Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp onto I 5
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5
Exit 260B
Toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
6
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
10
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
11
Turn left onto River Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road North
12
Turn left
125 ft
·
9 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Keizer on Friday
Local time
1:17 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
18 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
34m 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 Wilsonville, OR to Keizer, OR covers 26.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Chemawa Road Northeast, River Road North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Wilsonville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.26 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 11 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Southwest Wilsonville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Wilsonville, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
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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