How far is Lincoln City, OR from Keizer, OR?
The driving distance from Lincoln City, OR to Keizer, OR is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln City and Keizer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln City and Keizer.
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Start on Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 14th Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Street
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Continue on Northeast West Devils Lake Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast West Devils Lake Road
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1990 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
2961 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
707 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street Northeast
1189 ft · 33 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Commercial Street Northeast
1256 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Turn left onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road North
150 m · 18 sec · River Road North
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln City and Keizer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salmon River Highway
Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln City and Mostly Sunny near Keizer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln City to Keizer?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 31.1 miles from Lincoln City and 30.9 miles from Keizer.
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 13.5 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln City and Mostly Sunny near Keizer.
Stop Ideas Near Willamina
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 Willamina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln City and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 48.52 mi (78.09 km).
#1 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keizer
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 39,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9901200, -123.0262100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
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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