How far is Williams, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Williams, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.52 mi
04h 49m
Flight
228.73 mi
368.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.73 mi
Kilometers
368.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.52 mi
Kilometers
448.24 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 4:32 PM PDT
Return by in Williams
Thu, Oct 15, 9:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-10-15T11:43
Arrive Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 4:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Williams
135.6 mi
02h 24m
To Hillsboro
142.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Highway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Williams Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Gap Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Gap Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Watergap Road

    2267 ft · 1 min · Watergap Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Williams Highway

    11.6 mi · 18 min · Williams Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Williams Highway

    2078 ft · 45 sec · Williams Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 7th Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    227.6 mi · 4 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 7th Street
230 mi · 83%
Williams Highway
13.5 mi · 5%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.51 mi · 3%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Water Gap Road
4.38 mi · 2%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

228 mi · 04h 26m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 24m from Williams
Leave By
7:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williams and Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 135.6 miles from Williams and 142.9 miles from Hillsboro.

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 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.03 one way or $98.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 228.73 mi (368.11 km).

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#1 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
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Highway (-123.27401, 42.218788)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.2 L · about $49.03
Round trip
$98.06
19.66 gal · 74.4 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $49.03 $98.06
Mid-grade $5.25 $51.61 $103.22
Premium $5.56 $54.62 $109.23
Diesel $6.75 $66.30 $132.61

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 Williams and Hillsboro. The current time is 11:43:15.

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.