How far is Bend, OR from Williams, OR?
The driving distance from Bend, OR to Williams, OR is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Williams.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
112 m · 18 sec · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Minnesota Avenue
121 m · 19 sec · Northwest Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Lava Road
119 m · 19 sec · Northwest Lava Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Oregon Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Northwest Oregon Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
835 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Hawthorne Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bend Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
49.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Continue on Rossanley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rossanley Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rossanley Drive
22 m · 2 sec · Rossanley Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Rossanley Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rossanley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hanley Road
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Continue on State Highway 238
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 238
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Continue on North 5th Street
1 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto East F Street
784 ft · 27 sec · East F Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Oregon Street
1056 ft · 38 sec · North Oregon Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1550 ft · 57 sec · East California Street
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Continue on Medford-Provolt Highway
14.8 mi · 21 min · Medford-Provolt Highway
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 238
973 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 238
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Turn straight onto Medford-Provolt Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Medford-Provolt Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Williams Highway
4.8 mi · 12 min · Williams Highway
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Continue on Williams Highway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Williams Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williams Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bend and Williams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bend and Sunny near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Williams?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Bend and 101.6 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 7:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bend and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls
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 Butte Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Williams. Straight-line distance: 160.94 mi (259 km).
#1 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
Located at an elevation of 1404 feet in Josephine County, this unincorporated community is situated in the Siskiyou Mountains foothills along Williams Creek.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2187300, -123.2739400 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-123.27394, 42.21873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $4.99 | $35.71 | $71.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $37.59 | $75.18 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $48.29 | $96.59 |
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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