Origin
Keizer, OR
Evening in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keizer, OR to Portland, 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
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward commute between Keizer and Portland, this 44.7-mile journey is a quick and efficient option. Clocking in at approximately one hour, the trip is perfectly suited as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via I-5, with minor segments on Chemawa Road Northeast and the Stadium Freeway to reach your destination. Budgeting about $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit through the Pacific Coast region. Because the route is short and focused on major arteries, it offers a reliable, no-nonsense path for those needing to move between these two Oregon cities quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 39.4 mi | 48m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| River Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 39.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer, OR and Portland, 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
39 mi
·
48 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
12
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
14
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.4 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 44.6 — 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
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
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
44 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
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 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
5
44.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Northwest Couch Street
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
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
Portland, OR
Evening in Portland on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
22 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
1 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 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 drive is a classic interstate-focused experience, with a heavy 93% of the journey spent on highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-5, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.4 miles. Expect a consistent, efficient pace as you transition from the local roads in Keizer onto the high-speed corridors leading into Portland. While the route lacks the technical twists of backroads, it provides a predictable flow that keeps your travel time minimal. You can anticipate a straightforward, focused drive that prioritizes speed and convenience over secondary road exploration.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Stadium Freeway. 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
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 44.7 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 2.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
426 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
490 ft
Total Descent
598 ft
Highest Point
426 ft
~38.3 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 39.4 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 Portland, 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 41.9 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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