How far is Keizer, OR from Molalla, OR?
The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Molalla, OR is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keizer and Molalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer and Molalla.
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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
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
1760 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Newberg Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Newberg Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Hood Avenue
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Continue on Molalla Road Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Molalla Road Northeast
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway Northeast
10.2 mi · 15 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway Northeast
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Continue on West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keizer and Molalla.
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.
I 5 North
Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland
11.4 mi · 00h 14m
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 near Molalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keizer to Molalla?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Keizer and 14.7 miles from Molalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Keizer and Light Rain near Molalla.
Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodburn.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 24.46 mi (39.37 km).
#1 Keizer
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 39,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9901200, -123.0262100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
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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