How far is Hillsboro, OR from Williams, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Williams, OR is about 273.4 miles (440 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Williams.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
230 mi · 4 hr 29 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Turn left onto Williams Highway
11.8 mi · 18 min · Williams Highway
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Turn slight right onto Watergap Road
2267 ft · 1 min · Watergap Road
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Continue on Water Gap Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 Hillsboro 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.
I 5 South
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
230 mi · 04h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Sunny near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Williams?
The road trip is about 273.4 miles (440 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Hillsboro and 136.9 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 5:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.13 one way or $96.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsboro and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Williams. Straight-line distance: 228.73 mi (368.11 km).
#1 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $48.13 | $96.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $50.66 | $101.33 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $53.62 | $107.23 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $65.09 | $130.18 |
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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