Origin
Keizer, OR
Night in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Forest Grove, 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 14m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Forest Grove, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Keizer to Forest Grove, you are in for a straightforward 46.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This trip keeps you entirely within the Pacific Coast region, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel needs for this distance. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you can expect a steady pace rather than high-speed highway cruising. It is a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding heavy traffic corridors in favor of a more direct, local path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road Northeast | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| River Road North | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Yamhill-Newberg Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Northeast North Valley Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Saint Paul Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Flett Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| B Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road Northeast
— 11.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Forest Grove, 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
9.4 mi
·
15 min
·
River Road North
4
Continue on CR 36
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
River Road Northeast
5
Continue on CR 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on OR 219
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road Northeast
7
Continue on OR 219
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
8
Continue on OR 219
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
9
Turn right onto OR 219
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Villa Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OR 99W; OR 219
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Portland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OR 99W; OR 219
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OR 99W; OR 219
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hancock Street
13
Turn right onto OR 240
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight left onto OR 240
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Illinois Street
15
Continue on OR 240
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Yamhill-Newberg Highway
16
Turn right onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
17
Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast North Valley Road
18
Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Spring Hill Road
19
Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Flett Road
20
Turn right onto OR 47
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
21
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
22
Continue on OR 47
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
23
Turn left onto B Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
B Street
24
Turn right onto OR 8
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
19th Avenue
25
Turn left onto Ash Street
466 ft
·
25 sec
·
Ash Street
26
Turn left onto OR 8
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
OR 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.6 — 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OR 219 / Villa Road
Turn right onto OR 219 / Villa Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
OR 99W; OR 219 / East Portland Road
Turn left onto OR 99W; OR 219 / East Portland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
OR 240 / North Main Street
Turn right onto OR 240 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Ash Street
Turn left onto Ash Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Forest Grove, OR
Night in Forest Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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?
This 46.7-mile trek is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile, keeping you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 1 hour and 14-minute drive. You will navigate via River Road North, River Road Northeast, and Main Street, as the route features a 0% highway share. Because there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local transitions. The personality of this drive is strictly technical, requiring your full attention as you wind your way through the local landscape. It is a refreshing departure from the monotony of interstate travel, offering a grounded, hands-on driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on River Road Northeast.
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 12 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 46.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 24.6 miles (OR 219 / Villa Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (OR 99W; OR 219 / East Portland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 11.7 miles on River Road Northeast. 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 24.6 miles (OR 219 / Villa Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (OR 99W; OR 219 / East Portland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forest Grove, 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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