How far is Oregon City, OR from Keizer, OR?

The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Keizer, OR is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.74 mi
00h 45m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.96 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keizer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM PDT
Return by in Oregon City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon City
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Keizer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oregon City
19.9 mi
00h 22m
To Keizer
19.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Keizer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Keizer.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Singer Hill Road

    977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    670 ft · 24 sec · Willamette Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem

    1327 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer

    2128 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    669 ft · 13 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    864 ft · 31 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Road North

    2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Keizer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
28.3 mi · 71%
I 205 South
7.87 mi · 20%
Chemawa Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 6%
River Road North
0.52 mi · 1%
Willamette Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 22m from Oregon City
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Oregon City and Light Rain Likely near Keizer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Keizer?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Oregon City and 19.9 miles from Keizer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Oregon City and Light Rain Likely near Keizer.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.43 km).

Oregon City

#1 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Keizer

#2 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.47 $14.95
Premium $5.57 $7.79 $15.58
Diesel $6.37 $8.91 $17.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon City and Keizer. The current time is 23:25:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.