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Trip from Keizer, OR to Dallas, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18.4 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oregon, USA

Keizer, OR

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city in the state of Texas, United States

Dallas, OR

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Keizer and Dallas, Oregon, covers a short 18.4-mile span that takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Because of the limited distance, this trip is easily managed as a quick day outing rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares, including River Road North, Front Street Northeast, and Commercial Street Northeast. With a modest fuel cost of about $4, this route is highly economical for travelers moving within the Pacific Coast region. It is a straightforward, practical connection that functions well for errands or local commuting. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the journey in one efficient go.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 5 mi 6m
Salem-Willamina Highway 4.3 mi 5m
East Ellendale Avenue 3.2 mi 4m
River Road North 1.5 mi 3m
Commercial Street Northeast 1.5 mi 3m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Marion Street Bridge 0.6 mi 1m
Ellendale Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Salem Dallas Highway Northwest — 5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Dallas, OR.

1

Start on this road

147 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right

54 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto River Road North

1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road North
4

Continue on Front Street Northeast

352 ft · 8 sec · Front Street Northeast
5

Turn straight onto Commercial Street Northeast

1.4 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
6

Continue on D Street Northeast

446 ft · 25 sec · D Street Northeast
7

Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Front Street Northeast
8

Continue on OR 99E Bus

284 ft · 14 sec · Front Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

492 ft · 22 sec · Union Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

442 ft · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
11

Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on OR 22

5.0 mi · 6 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
13

Continue on OR 22

4.3 mi · 5 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
15

Continue on OR 223 Spur

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
16

Continue on OR 223 Spur

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Ellendale Avenue
17

Turn left onto OR 223

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
18

Turn right onto OR 223

84 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Washington Street
19

Arrive at destination

OR 223

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | Front Street Northeast

Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | Union Street Northeast

Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Commercial Street Northeast

Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | Marion Street Bridge

Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.67 one way

$7.33 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $3.88 $7.76
premium $5.59 $4.05 $8.10
diesel $5.61 $4.06 $8.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Keizer, OR

Late night in Keizer on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, OR

Late night in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

12:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

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

30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate entirely, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. Navigating through city streets requires your full attention, as the road conditions shift frequently between residential and commercial zones. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, meaning the pace remains steady but deliberate throughout the 18.4-mile trip. The lack of highway miles makes this feel more like a suburban commute than a cross-country adventure. You should prepare for frequent turns and intersection management rather than high-speed cruising.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

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 18.4 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: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Front Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Union Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.4 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Front Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Union Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

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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