Altamont, OR to Keizer, OR is 240.9 miles and takes about 5h 9m via The Dalles-California Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region further inland before returning toward the coast. It's a practical, single-day trip that balances highway speeds with some surface road cruising. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward trip without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.4 miles from Altamont, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
The Dalles-California Highway
77.3 mi
1h 31m
I 5
69.7 mi
1h 21m
State Highway 58
38.1 mi
52m
OR 58
23.8 mi
32m
Williamette Highway
12 mi
16m
Highway 58
8.6 mi
14m
Crater Lake Parkway
4.6 mi
7m
Willamette Highway
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 31m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,820 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,276
Quietest
1 AM
~211 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont, OR and Keizer, OR.
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Start on US 97 Business; OR 39
110 ft·8 sec·Crater Lake Parkway
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Continue on US 97 Business; OR 39
4.6 mi·6 min·Crater Lake Parkway
3
Continue on US 97
77 mi·1 hr 31 min·The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit onto OR 58
4.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 58
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
5
Continue on OR 58
12 mi·16 min·Williamette Highway
6
Continue on OR 58
33 mi·44 min·State Highway 58
7
Continue on OR 58
3.0 mi·5 min·Highway 58
8
Continue on OR 58
0.7 mi·57 sec·State Highway 58
9
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Westfir-Oakridge Road
10
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Westfir Road
11
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi·31 min·OR 58
12
Continue on OR 58
5.6 mi·9 min·Highway 58
13
Continue on OR 58
2.0 mi·2 min·Willamette Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58
0.5 mi·59 sec·OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
15
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
70 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 5; OR 99
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 258Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
17
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.4 mi·37 sec·Portland Road Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Hyacinth Street Northeast
19
Continue on Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi·35 sec·Verda Lane Northeast
20
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi·2 min·Alder Drive Northeast
21
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi·52 sec·Cherry Avenue Northeast
22
At end of road, turn left onto River Road North
491 ft·17 sec·River Road North
23
Turn right
125 ft·9 sec
24
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft·15 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 9m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Altamont, OR in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Keizer, OR. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel as the estimated cost is $45; it's wise to top off before leaving Altamont. The longest stretch without a major change is 77.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway, so plan accordingly for any needs before that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.4 miles from Altamont, OR, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.4 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keizer, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altamont, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Altamont, OR
This is one driving day of about 240.9 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Altamont, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on The Dalles-California Highway for about 77.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.9 and 238.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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81.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|OR 58 / State Highway 58
Take the exit onto OR 58 / State Highway 58 toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
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167.7 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|OR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
5
168.2 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|I 5; OR 99
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
237.9 mi into trip|~5h 1m 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
238.2 mi into trip|~5h 2m in|OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.12 one way
$98.24 round trip
$5.18/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.48
$52.01
$104.02
premium
$5.74
$54.39
$108.78
diesel
$6.18
$58.60
$117.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.3
0
$25.29
$11.56
Efficient EV
60.2
0
$21.08
$9.64
EV Truck/SUV
96.4
1
$33.73
$15.42
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Altamont, OR
Late night
in Altamont on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
E 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Keizer, OR
Late night
in Keizer on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Light Rain
S 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
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
15 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
5h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow,...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$30
near mile 58.1
Park Closure: East Rim Drive is CLOSED from Park Headquarters to Phantom Ship Overlook
Park Closure: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 60% of this 240.9-mile drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 77.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. After that, expect a mix of surface roads and highway driving as you transition onto I 5 and State Highway 58. Be prepared for merging traffic as you approach more populated areas.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.3 mi on The Dalles-California Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 81.9 miles in near OR 58 / State Highway 58.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles (OR 58 / State Highway 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.7 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.2 miles (I 5; OR 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,828 ft140 ft
Total Climb
690 ft
Total Descent
4,688 ft
Highest Point
4,828 ft
~104 mi in
Elevation Range
4,688 ft
Notable High Points
4,828 ft at ~104 miles+95 ft prominence
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 Altamont, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
Klamath Falls (sometimes called Klamath by locals) is a small Southern Oregon city found in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range. Klamath Falls is at the southern end of Klamath Lake in the large Klamath Basin. Klamath enjoys quite spectacular views. Snow-covered Mount Shasta, one of the most prominent peaks in the United States, can be seen on the southern horizon, and the outlying areas are filled with acres of farmland. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts, birdwatchers, history buffs, and fans of rural America, Klamath is a place many people are glad they didn't miss.
The longest stretch is about 77.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles (OR 58 / State Highway 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.7 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.2 miles (I 5; OR 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Keizer, OR before the return drive.
