How far is Keizer, OR from La Grande, OR?
The driving distance from Keizer, OR to La Grande, OR is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Keizer and La Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer and La Grande.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto River Road North
2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North
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Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
1.1 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
1.3 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
2396 ft · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland
39.4 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: La Grande, National Historic District
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keizer and La Grande.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Keizer and Chance Light Snow near La Grande.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keizer to La Grande?
The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Keizer and 151.6 miles from La Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.88 one way or $105.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Keizer and Chance Light Snow near La Grande.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rufus.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and La Grande. Straight-line distance: 241.68 mi (388.95 km).
#1 Keizer
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 39,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9901200, -123.0262100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grande
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,399 |
| Coordinates | 45.3245800, -118.0877200 |
| Altitude | 846 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grande (-118.08772, 45.32458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $52.88 | $105.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $57.01 | $114.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $59.44 | $118.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.99 | $135.98 |
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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