How far is Medford, OR from Williams, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Williams, OR is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Medford and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Williams.
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Start on North Fir Street
44 m · 6 sec · North Fir Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1622 ft · 45 sec · West 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto 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 Medford and Williams.
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.
Medford-Provolt Highway
Continue on Medford-Provolt Highway
14.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Williams?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Medford and 15.6 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Williams. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
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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