How far is Keizer, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Keizer, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keizer and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer and McMinnville.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road North
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Turn left onto Wheatland Road North
6.1 mi · 10 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 57 sec · Matheny Road North
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 23 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Stringtown Road
2260 ft · 38 sec · Southeast Stringtown Road
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Turn straight
120 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
803 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Cruickshank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cruickshank Road
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Take the ramp left
94 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Take the exit slight right
1868 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
3166 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
709 ft · 19 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Johnson Street
79 m · 7 sec · Northeast Johnson Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
2402 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Baker Street
79 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
59 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keizer and McMinnville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Lafayette Highway
Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
8.52 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Keizer and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keizer to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Keizer and 17 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Keizer and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Amity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amity.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 17.37 mi (27.96 km).
#1 Keizer
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 39,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9901200, -123.0262100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
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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