Brookings to Keizer is 303.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m via Redwood Highway/Route 101/I 5, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points along the Pacific Coast, taking you from the southern Oregon coast inland. Expect a route that begins with coastal highway cruising before transitioning to faster-paced interstate travel. It's a single-day trip that offers a mix of scenery and efficiency, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
151.9 miles from Brookings, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
202.4 mi
3h 56m
Redwood Highway
72.6 mi
1h 42m
Route 101
10.2 mi
13m
North Bank Road
6.7 mi
9m
Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi
6m
Grants Pass Parkway
2.9 mi
5m
Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi
2m
Chetco Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 202.4 mi, about 3h 56m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,585 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,962
Quietest
1 AM
~144 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
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 Brookings, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on Hillside Avenue
76 ft·8 sec·Hillside Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 101
0.7 mi·2 min·Chetco Avenue
3
Continue on US 101
5.2 mi·6 min·Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 101
10 mi·13 min·Route 101
5
Turn left onto CA 197
6.7 mi·9 min·North Bank Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 199
73 mi·1 hr 42 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 199
2.9 mi·5 min·Grants Pass Parkway
8
Merge onto I 5
202 mi·3 hr 56 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 258Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
10
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.4 mi·37 sec·Portland Road Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Hyacinth Street Northeast
12
Continue on Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi·35 sec·Verda Lane Northeast
13
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi·2 min·Alder Drive Northeast
14
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi·52 sec·Cherry Avenue Northeast
15
At end of road, turn left onto River Road North
491 ft·17 sec·River Road North
16
Turn right
125 ft·9 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft·15 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour drive time, leaving Brookings in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Keizer well before dark. While this route is manageable in one day, you can break it up with a stop if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The longest stretch without significant turns is over 200 miles on I 5, so plan for fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from the more rural coastal highways to the interstate, as services can be more spread out on certain sections of Route 101.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.9 miles from Brookings, OR, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.4 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 67 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.9 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
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 Brookings, 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 Brookings, OR
This is one driving day of about 303.7 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Brookings, 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 I 5 for about 202.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 303.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.9 mi into trip|~32m in|US 199 / Redwood Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 199 / Redwood Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
98.4 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
300.8 mi into trip|~6h 16m 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
301.1 mi into trip|~6h 17m in|OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
303.7 mi into trip|~6h 23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.92 one way
$123.85 round trip
$5.18/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.48
$65.57
$131.14
premium
$5.74
$68.57
$137.14
diesel
$6.18
$73.88
$147.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.1
1
$31.89
$14.58
Efficient EV
75.9
0
$26.57
$12.15
EV Truck/SUV
121.5
1
$42.52
$19.44
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Brookings, OR
Late night
in Brookings on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Areas Of Fog
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Keizer, OR
Late night
in Keizer on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Light Rain
S 6 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
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
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 71% of the 303.7 miles on freeways. You'll encounter a long stretch of 202.4 miles on I 5, indicating extended periods of higher-speed travel. The transition from coastal roads like Redwood Highway and Route 101 to the interstate means you'll notice a shift from more winding routes to straighter, faster sections with denser exit ramps as you approach populated areas.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 202.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Redwood Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in near US 199 / Redwood Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles (US 199 / Redwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The longest stretch is about 202.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Keizer, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles (US 199 / Redwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 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.
