Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canby, OR
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Keizer, OR
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Canby, OR to Keizer, OR is 27.4 miles and takes about 38m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically Oregon. It's a straightforward journey, primarily on the interstate, making it an easy option for a quick transit between these two Oregon communities. Consider this drive for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 18.5 mi | 21m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pacific Highway East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Ivy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Canby, OR and Keizer, OR.
Start on North Ivy Street
Turn right onto OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Merge onto OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Turn right onto CR 96
Take the exit onto I 5
Take the exit onto I 5
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
Turn left onto River Road North
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto Chemawa Road Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Canby on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Partly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Night in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.5 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins with local roads like Ehlen Road Northeast before merging onto the interstate, and then transitions to Pacific Highway East near the destination. Expect a mix of efficient highway travel and brief local road segments.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Ehlen 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 OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Canby, OR to Keizer, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer along the way.
Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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