How far is Keizer, OR from Madras, OR?

The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Madras, OR is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.92 mi
03h 34m
Flight
96.18 mi
154.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.18 mi
Kilometers
154.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.92 mi
Kilometers
242.88 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madras
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM PDT
Return by in Keizer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keizer
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Madras
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keizer
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Hood Village
OR

City in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America

From Keizer
75.4 mi
01h 47m
To Madras
75.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1340 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1327 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pioneer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Warm Springs Highway

    46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway

    13.2 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast Poplar Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Northeast Poplar Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 6th Street

    129 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast Oak Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Northeast Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 7th Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Northeast 7th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast E Street

    536 ft · 26 sec · Southeast E Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street

    122 m · 14 sec · 5th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 31%
Mount Hood Highway
34.4 mi · 23%
I 5 North
28 mi · 19%
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.2 mi · 9%
I 205 North
12.1 mi · 8%
Southeast Highway 212
12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Warm Springs Highway

Continue on Warm Springs Highway

46.7 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Hood Village
01h 47m from Keizer
Leave By
9:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keizer and Mostly Sunny near Madras.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Mount Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Keizer and 75.6 miles from Madras.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 9:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.39 one way or $52.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Hood Village, 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 Mount Hood Village.

RAIL

Oregon City station

48 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

52 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

56 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Madras. Straight-line distance: 96.18 mi (154.78 km).

Keizer

#1 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Madras

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,106
Coordinates44.6334500, -121.1294900
Altitude683
CountryUnited States
Start: Keizer (-123.02621, 44.99012)
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $26.39
Round trip
$52.78
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.39 $52.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.45 $56.90
Premium $5.57 $29.67 $59.33
Diesel $6.37 $33.93 $67.86

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 Madras. The current time is 06:52:31.

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.