Origin
Keizer, OR
Late night in Keizer on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to McMinnville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keizer, OR
Wikimedia Commons
McMinnville, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Keizer to McMinnville is 23.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Southeast Lafayette Highway, Wheatland Road North, and Southeast Three Mile Lane, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a longer trip. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, so expect a more relaxed pace than a highway cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Wheatland Road North | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| River Road North | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wheatland Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Cruickshank Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Matheny Road North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lafayette Highway
— 8.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and McMinnville, 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
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road North
4
Turn left onto Wheatland Road North
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Wheatland Road North
5
Turn left onto CR 504
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Matheny Road North
6
Continue on Wheatland Ferry
498 ft
·
1 min
·
Wheatland Ferry
7
Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheatland Road Northwest
8
At end of road, turn right onto OR 221
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
9
Turn left onto OR 153
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
10
Turn left onto Southeast Stringtown Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southeast Stringtown Road
11
Turn straight
392 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn straight onto OR 233
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
13
Turn slight left onto Southeast Cruickshank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Cruickshank Road
14
Take the ramp
309 ft
·
8 sec
15
Merge onto OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
16
Take the exit onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 18SP
17
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
18
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto OR 157
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
20
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
21
Turn right onto OR 99W
260 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
22
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
23
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.7 — 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
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
River Road North
Turn right onto River Road North
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Wheatland Road North
Turn left onto Wheatland Road North
Navigation decision point
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street
Turn left onto OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
2 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
40m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on Southeast Lafayette Highway. As you transition through Wheatland Road North and Southeast Three Mile Lane, the road will feel consistently local, winding through communities rather than open country. You'll be making frequent turns, so keeping an eye on navigation is key to staying on track.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Southeast Lafayette Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Wheatland Road North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Southeast Lafayette Highway. 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; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Wheatland Road North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McMinnville, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From McMinnville, OR
More trips to McMinnville, OR
Explore more options from Keizer, OR or browse trips ending in McMinnville, OR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.