Origin
Springfield, OR
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, OR to Keizer, 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 27m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, OR
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Keizer, OR
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Trip Overview
This 69.4-mile drive from Springfield, OR to Keizer, OR takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes and is a perfect option for a single-day trip. The majority of this journey, 94%, is spent on the interstate, primarily I-5, making it a straightforward highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two Pacific Coast destinations within Oregon. You'll find this drive to be efficient and uncomplicated, ideal if you're looking for a quick and easy transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 63.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Pioneer Parkway East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Alder Drive Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hyacinth Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Portland Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Q Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 63.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, OR and Keizer, OR.
1
Start on OR 528
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway East
2
Turn left onto Q Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Q Street
3
Take the ramp onto West Q Street Ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Q Street Ramp
4
Merge onto OR 126
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Portland
6
Merge onto I 5
64 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
8
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Portland Road Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hyacinth Street Northeast
10
Continue on Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Verda Lane Northeast
11
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Alder Drive Northeast
12
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cherry Avenue Northeast
13
At end of road, turn left onto River Road North
491 ft
·
17 sec
·
River Road North
14
Turn right
125 ft
·
9 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Springfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.9 miles.
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 2.5 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
6
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.83 one way
$27.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Keizer, OR
Evening in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Salem, OR
35 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
3 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 27m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 94% of the 69.4 miles occurring on major roadways, including I-5. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.9 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the profile is largely interstate, the inclusion of Pioneer Parkway East and Alder Drive Northeast suggests a brief transition to local roads as you approach your destination. This mix provides a predictable yet varied driving experience.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pioneer Parkway East. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 5.
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 69.4 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: at 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.8 miles (OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.9 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: at 2.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.8 miles (OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Keizer, 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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