How far is Stayton, OR from Keizer, OR?

The driving distance from Stayton, OR to Keizer, OR is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.07 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keizer
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM PDT
Return by in Stayton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stayton
2026-04-18T03:01
Arrive Keizer
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stayton
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Four Corners
OR

Region of the United States consisting of the southwestern corner of Colorado, northwestern corner of New Mexico, northeastern corner of Arizona and southeastern corner of Utah

From Stayton
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Keizer
11.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    15 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · North First Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast

    2874 ft · 53 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    2785 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E North: Portland Road

    1695 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast

    1918 ft · 38 sec · Portland Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hyacinth Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hyacinth Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Verda Lane Northeast

    1006 ft · 35 sec · Verda Lane Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alder Drive Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast

    1995 ft · 53 sec · Cherry Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road North

    150 m · 18 sec · River Road North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    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 Stayton and Keizer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Santiam Highway
11.5 mi · 52%
Purple Heart Trail
4.13 mi · 19%
Cascade Highway Southeast
0.99 mi · 4%
Alder Drive Northeast
0.86 mi · 4%
Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.69 mi · 3%
North First Avenue
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Santiam Highway

Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Corners
00h 14m from Stayton
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Stayton 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 Stayton to Keizer?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Four Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Stayton and 11.7 miles from Keizer.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Stayton and Chance Light Rain near Keizer.

Stop Ideas Near Four Corners

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 Four Corners and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Corners.

RAIL

Salem station

3 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

34 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

46 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).

Stayton

#1 Stayton

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates44.8006800, -122.7945300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Keizer

#2 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-122.794534, 44.800744)
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.72
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.86 $7.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $5.57 $4.34 $8.68
Diesel $6.37 $4.97 $9.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stayton and Keizer. The current time is 03:01:29.

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.