How far is Madras, OR from Keizer, OR?
The driving distance from Madras, OR to Keizer, OR is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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.
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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 01m.
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 Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madras and Keizer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madras and Keizer.
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Start on 5th Street
1959 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Proctor Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive
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Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road
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Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
2038 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer
2128 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast
669 ft · 13 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
864 ft · 31 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast
1.3 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
1.1 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast
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Turn left onto River Road North
2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North
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Turn left
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 Madras 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madras 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 Madras to Keizer?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 Madras and 77.1 miles from Keizer.
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 56.3 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 10:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madras and Mostly Sunny near Keizer.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
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 Mount Hood Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madras and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 96.18 mi (154.78 km).
#1 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
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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