How far is Saint Helens, OR from Keizer, OR?
The driving distance from Saint Helens, OR to Keizer, OR is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Helens and Keizer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Helens and Keizer.
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Start on South 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Boulevard
1615 ft · 50 sec · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helens Street
2384 ft · 54 sec · Saint Helens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight left onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 17 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.2 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Saint Helens and Keizer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Saint Helens and Chance Light Rain near Keizer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Helens to Keizer?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Saint Helens and 36.8 miles from Keizer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Saint Helens and Chance Light Rain near Keizer.
Stop Ideas Near Tigard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
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City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tigard.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Helens and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 61.31 mi (98.67 km).
#1 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.30 | $32.59 |
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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