How far is Cornelius, OR from Keizer, OR?
The driving distance from Cornelius, OR to Keizer, OR is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelius and Keizer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius and Keizer.
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Start on South 10th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Golf Course Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
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Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
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Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
2600 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Northeast Hillsboro Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on North College Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North College Street
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Turn left onto East Mountainview Drive
2414 ft · 50 sec · East Mountainview Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Villa Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Villa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 1st Street
2658 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Continue on River Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on River Road Northeast
7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
9.4 mi · 16 min · River Road Northeast
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelius and Keizer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
River Road Northeast
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
9.39 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cornelius and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keizer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornelius to Keizer?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Cornelius and 24.5 miles from Keizer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.47 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornelius and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keizer.
Stop Ideas Near Newberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberg.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelius and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.96 km).
#1 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keizer
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 39,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9901200, -123.0262100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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