How far is Eugene, OR from Williams, OR?

The driving distance from Eugene, OR to Williams, OR is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.74 mi
03h 24m
Flight
127.02 mi
204.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.02 mi
Kilometers
204.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.74 mi
Kilometers
258.68 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM PDT
Return by in Eugene
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eugene
2026-10-15T10:48
Arrive Williams
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eugene
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Eugene
80.2 mi
01h 42m
To Williams
80.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eugene and Williams.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eugene and Williams.

  1. 1

    Start on Coburg Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East: Springfield, Portland

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Roseburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    137.2 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

    90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williams Highway

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Williams Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Watergap Road

    2267 ft · 1 min · Watergap Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Water Gap Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Gap Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Highway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Williams Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williams Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eugene and Williams.

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
138 mi · 86%
Williams Highway
13.3 mi · 8%
Water Gap Road
4.38 mi · 3%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.28 mi · 1%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
0.83 mi · 1%
Coburg Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston
01h 42m from Eugene
Leave By
10:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eugene and Sunny near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eugene to Williams?

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Eugene and 80.5 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eugene and Sunny near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Winston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

70 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

77 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

82 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eugene and Williams. Straight-line distance: 127.02 mi (204.42 km).

Eugene

#1 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#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.

Population0
Coordinates42.2187300, -123.2739400
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Eugene (-123.08675, 44.05207)
End: Williams (-123.27394, 42.21873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.56
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $28.28 $56.56
Mid-grade $5.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $5.56 $31.50 $63.01
Diesel $6.75 $38.24 $76.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eugene and Williams. The current time is 10:48:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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