How far is Junction City, OR from Keizer, OR?

The driving distance from Junction City, OR to Keizer, OR is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.38 mi
01h 09m
Flight
53.98 mi
86.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.38 mi
Kilometers
100.39 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keizer
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM PDT
Return by in Junction City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Keizer
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Junction City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Albany
OR

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

From Junction City
30.5 mi
00h 34m
To Keizer
31.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Keizer.

  1. 1

    Start on Juniper Street

    18 m · 8 sec · Juniper Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    84 m · 13 sec · West 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ivy Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ivy Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  5. 5

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1395 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    41.5 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

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

    1695 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast

    1918 ft · 38 sec · Portland Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hyacinth Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Verda Lane Northeast

    1006 ft · 35 sec · Verda Lane Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alder Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1995 ft · 53 sec · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

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

    150 m · 18 sec · River Road North

  18. 18

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
41.5 mi · 67%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 13%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 6%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.73 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Alder Drive Northeast
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

41.5 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 34m from Junction City
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Junction City and Light Rain Likely near Keizer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Keizer?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Junction City and 31.9 miles from Keizer.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Junction City and Light Rain Likely near Keizer.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albany, 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 Albany.

RAIL

Albany station

1 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

15 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

33 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

60 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,229
Coordinates44.2192900, -123.2056500
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Keizer

#2 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Juniper Street (-123.205743, 44.219287)
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.78
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.89 $21.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.74 $23.49
Premium $5.57 $12.25 $24.49
Diesel $6.37 $14.01 $28.01

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 Junction City and Keizer. The current time is 21:25:33.

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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.