How far is Damascus, OR from Keizer, OR?
The driving distance from Damascus, OR to Keizer, OR is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Keizer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Keizer.
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Start on Southeast Highway 212
5.8 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
2038 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
2128 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
669 ft · 13 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
864 ft · 31 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast
30 m · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Turn left onto River Road North
2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North
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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 Damascus and Keizer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Damascus and 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 Damascus to Keizer?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Damascus and 24.2 miles from Keizer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:34 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 Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Keizer.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.07 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4176200, -122.4589800 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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 36m |
| 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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