How far is Keizer, OR from Umatilla, OR?
The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Umatilla, OR is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keizer and Umatilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keizer and Umatilla.
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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
39.4 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon
7.5 mi · 11 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on 6th Street
2303 ft · 41 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
25 m · 4 sec · I Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · I Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keizer and Umatilla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Keizer and Rain Likely near Umatilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keizer to Umatilla?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Mosier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Keizer and 112.3 miles from Umatilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Keizer and Rain Likely near Umatilla.
Stop Ideas Near Mosier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mosier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Umatilla. Straight-line distance: 189.67 mi (305.24 km).
#1 Keizer
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 39,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9901200, -123.0262100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Umatilla
City in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 7,360 |
| Coordinates | 45.9173500, -119.3425200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Umatilla (-119.34252, 45.91735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $42.22 | $84.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $44.03 | $88.05 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $50.36 | $100.71 |
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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