Origin
Keizer, OR
Late night in Keizer on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Oregon City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Oregon City, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Keizer and Oregon City, this 39.7-mile connection is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 51 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of approximately $8, this route is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Both your starting point in Keizer and your destination in Oregon City are situated within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent geographic experience. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you can easily navigate this transition in one quick push.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28 mi | 32m |
| I 205 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Singer Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon City Bridge | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Willamette Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Oregon City, 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
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Willamette Drive
13
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
14
Turn slight left onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
15
Continue on OR 43
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
7th Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
17
Turn right onto Main Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto 10th Street
173 ft
·
5 sec
·
10th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
20
Turn right onto 7th Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
7th Street
21
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.5 — 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
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
38.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
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 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Oregon City, OR
Late night in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
20 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
5 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
51m 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 highly efficient drive dominated by major interstates, with 89% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-5 and I-205, with a brief connection via Chemawa Road Northeast to get you underway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 28 miles on I-5, providing a consistent pace for the majority of your trip. While the route lacks the technical curves of mountain passes, the transition between highway systems keeps the drive feeling direct and purposeful. Be prepared for a standard interstate experience that prioritizes speed and convenience over secondary road exploration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 39.7 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oregon City, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 Oregon City, 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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