How far is Ashland, OR from Keizer, OR?

The driving distance from Ashland, OR to Keizer, OR is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.72 mi
04h 02m
Flight
193.8 mi
311.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.8 mi
Kilometers
311.89 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.72 mi
Kilometers
397.05 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keizer
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM PDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive Keizer
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakland
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Ashland
122.5 mi
02h 01m
To Keizer
124.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Keizer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Keizer.

  1. 1

    Start on Lithia Way

    2690 ft · 2 min · Lithia Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 99 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Valley View Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · South Valley View Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    238.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E North: Portland Road

    1695 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast

    1918 ft · 38 sec · Portland Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hyacinth Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Verda Lane Northeast

    1006 ft · 35 sec · Verda Lane Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alder Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1995 ft · 53 sec · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road North

    150 m · 18 sec · River Road North

  14. 14

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Keizer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
239 mi · 97%
North Main Street
1.12 mi
South Valley View Road
0.87 mi
Highway 99 North
0.86 mi
Alder Drive Northeast
0.86 mi
Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

239 mi · 04h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 01m from Ashland
Leave By
8:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Keizer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Keizer?

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Ashland and 124.2 miles from Keizer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Keizer.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

University of Oregon

71 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

72 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

72 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

72 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 193.8 mi (311.89 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States

Population21,194
Coordinates42.1945800, -122.7094800
Altitude593
CountryUnited States
Keizer

#2 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Lithia Way (-122.709327, 42.194644)
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.96 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.25
17.42 gal · 65.92 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.12 $86.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.49 $92.99
Premium $5.57 $48.48 $96.96
Diesel $6.37 $55.45 $110.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Keizer. The current time is 07:09:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.