How far is Portland, OR from Keizer, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Keizer, OR is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.45 mi
00h 52m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.45 mi
Kilometers
71.53 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keizer
Wed, Apr 22, 2:21 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 3:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T13:28
Arrive Keizer
Wed, Apr 22, 2:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
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
Aurora
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
22.2 mi
00h 26m
To Keizer
22.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Portland and Keizer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Keizer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

    2393 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    38.9 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer

    2128 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    669 ft · 13 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    864 ft · 31 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road North

    2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North

  15. 15

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
40.5 mi · 91%
Chemawa Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 5%
River Road North
0.52 mi · 1%
I 405 South
0.45 mi · 1%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

38.9 mi · 00h 47m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 26m from Portland
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Portland 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 Portland to Keizer?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Portland and 22.2 miles from Keizer.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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 Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.7 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 12 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 4.9 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 11.3 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 Aurora.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

13 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.33 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Keizer

#2 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.55
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.77 $15.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $5.57 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $6.37 $9.99 $19.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Keizer. The current time is 13:28:56.

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.