How far is Keizer, OR from Lents, OR?

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

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
48.11 mi
01h 01m
Flight
40.54 mi
65.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.54 mi
Kilometers
65.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.11 mi
Kilometers
77.43 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lents
Thu, Oct 15, 12:42 PM PDT
Return by in Keizer
Thu, Oct 15, 1:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keizer
2026-10-15T11:40
Arrive Lents
Thu, Oct 15, 12:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Keizer
24 mi
00h 30m
To Lents
24 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    2396 ft · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland

    28 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 96th Avenue

    84 m · 11 sec · Southeast 96th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road

    741 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Foster Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Foster Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
28 mi · 58%
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 36%
Chemawa Road Northeast
1.96 mi · 4%
River Road North
0.48 mi · 1%
Foster Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Southeast Foster Road
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland

28 mi · 00h 33m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
00h 30m from Keizer
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keizer and Mostly Sunny near Lents.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

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

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keizer and Mostly Sunny near Lents.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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 Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 10.4 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
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Lents. Straight-line distance: 40.54 mi (65.24 km).

Keizer

#1 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lents

Situated within the Johnson Creek watershed in southeastern Portland, Oregon, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 213 feet in Multnomah County.

Population0
Coordinates45.4798400, -122.5673100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Keizer (-123.02621, 44.99012)
End: Lents (-122.56731, 45.47984)

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 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $5.25 $8.92 $17.85
Premium $5.56 $9.45 $18.89
Diesel $6.75 $11.47 $22.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Keizer and Lents. The current time is 11:40:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.