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

The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
61.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
48.52 mi
78.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.52 mi
Kilometers
78.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.81 mi
Kilometers
99.48 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln City
Sat, May 2, 7:20 AM PDT
Return by in Keizer
Sat, May 2, 8:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keizer
2026-05-02T05:48
Arrive Lincoln City
Sat, May 2, 7:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Willamina
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Keizer
30.9 mi
00h 46m
To Lincoln City
30.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keizer and Lincoln 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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road North

  4. 4

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    107 m · 9 sec · Front Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Commercial Street Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on D Street Northeast

    136 m · 26 sec · D Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

    976 ft · 44 sec · Front Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    87 m · 15 sec · Front Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

    150 m · 23 sec · Union Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    135 m · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

    2999 ft · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

    5 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

    20.8 mi · 25 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    26.6 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2804 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue

    1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keizer and Lincoln 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salmon River Highway
27.1 mi · 44%
Salem-Willamina Highway
20.8 mi · 34%
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
5.04 mi · 8%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.55 mi · 7%
River Road North
1.48 mi · 2%
Commercial Street Northeast
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Salmon River Highway

Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

26.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willamina
00h 46m from Keizer
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keizer and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Keizer and 30.9 miles from Lincoln City.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keizer and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.

Stop Ideas Near Willamina

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

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

RAIL

Salem station

40 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

58 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

60 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 48.52 mi (78.09 km).

Keizer

#1 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Lincoln City

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,170
Coordinates44.9581600, -124.0178900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Keizer (-123.02621, 44.99012)
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.59
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.79 $21.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $5.57 $12.13 $24.27
Diesel $6.37 $13.88 $27.76

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 Lincoln City. The current time is 05:48:20.

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.