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

The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Junction City, OR is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
60.63 mi
01h 20m
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
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.57 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Keizer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keizer
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Albany
OR

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

From Keizer
30.3 mi
00h 40m
To Junction City
30.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Road North

    1137 ft · 37 sec · River Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manbrin Drive Northeast

    77 m · 8 sec · Manbrin Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1245 ft · 35 sec · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alder Drive Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast

    956 ft · 28 sec · Verda Lane Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Hyacinth Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hyacinth Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast

    1092 ft · 28 sec · Portland Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene

    41.8 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  17. 17

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ivy Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    84 m · 10 sec · West 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Juniper Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juniper Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
41.8 mi · 69%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 14%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 6%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.34 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Alder Drive Northeast
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Eugene

41.8 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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 40m from Keizer
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 30.3 miles from Keizer and 30.3 miles from Junction City.

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 6.6 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Keizer and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 km).

Keizer

#1 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Junction City

#2 Junction City

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,229
Coordinates44.2192900, -123.2056500
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Keizer (-123.02621, 44.99012)
End: Junction City (-123.20565, 44.21929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.42 $22.85
Premium $5.57 $11.91 $23.82
Diesel $6.37 $13.62 $27.25

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 Keizer and Junction City. The current time is 23:02:26.

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.