How far is Keizer, OR from Cornelius, OR?

The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.08 mi
01h 14m
Flight
36.64 mi
58.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.37 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornelius
Sat, May 2, 5:58 PM PDT
Return by in Keizer
Sat, May 2, 7:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keizer
2026-05-02T16:44
Arrive Cornelius
Sat, May 2, 5:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keizer
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
Newberg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Keizer
24 mi
00h 37m
To Cornelius
24 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road North

    9.4 mi · 16 min · River Road North

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Villa Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Villa Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mountainview Drive

    2600 ft · 55 sec · East Mountainview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Hillsboro Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Hillsboro Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road

    2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

    2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South 10th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road Northeast
11.7 mi · 24%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
11.1 mi · 23%
River Road North
9.39 mi · 20%
Northeast Hillsboro Highway
2.95 mi · 6%
Southwest Johnson School Road
2.89 mi · 6%
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

River Road North

Turn right onto River Road North

9.39 mi · 00h 16m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberg
00h 37m from Keizer
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keizer and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 Keizer and 24 miles from Cornelius.

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 11.4 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keizer and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.

Stop Ideas Near Newberg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newberg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

30 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.96 km).

Keizer

#1 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Cornelius

#2 Cornelius

City in Oregon, USA

Population13,116
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.0598300
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Keizer (-123.02621, 44.99012)
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.07 $18.15
Premium $5.57 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $6.37 $10.82 $21.64

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Keizer and Cornelius. The current time is 16:44:10.

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.