Origin
Keizer, OR
Evening in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Damascus, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keizer, OR
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Damascus, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 48.5 miles, this trek from Keizer to Damascus is an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. You will primarily navigate via River Road North, Chemawa Road Northeast, and I-5 North to complete the journey. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pacific Coast locations. It serves as a straightforward connection within the region, offering a practical solution for those looking to travel between the two cities without the need for complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28 mi | 32m |
| I 205 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Damascus, OR.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
54 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto River Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road North
4
Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
5
Enter roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
6
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
7
Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp onto I 5
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 205
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto OR 212
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Keizer, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.8 — 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
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
42.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Damascus, OR
Evening in Damascus on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Oak Grove, OR
24 mi in
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
24 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
1h 4m 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 demands your full attention as you navigate through the connecting roads. Unlike a standard interstate grind, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising on open freeways. You will notice the character of the road shifting as you transition from the initial turn-heavy segments into the surrounding local landscape. Because there is no single longest uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that requires frequent adjustments to your speed and steering.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. You will hit about 9 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 48.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Keizer, OR to Damascus, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
Estacada
42.6 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28 miles on I 5. 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 2.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Damascus, 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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