How far is Williams, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Williams, OR to Medford, OR is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williams and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams and Medford.
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Start on Williams Highway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Williams Highway
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Continue on Williams Highway
4.8 mi · 12 min · Williams Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Medford-Provolt Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Medford-Provolt Highway
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Continue on West California Street
1550 ft · 1 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Oregon Street
1056 ft · 38 sec · North Oregon Street
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Turn right onto West F Street
784 ft · 27 sec · West F Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 238
3143 ft · 60 sec · State Highway 238
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Turn slight right
122 m · 17 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
152 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Fir Street
883 ft · 24 sec · South Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams and Medford.
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
Turn sharp right onto Medford-Provolt Highway
19.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Williams and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williams to Medford?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 15.6 miles from Williams and 15.6 miles from Medford.
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 9.5 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 4:58 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 Williams and Sunny near Medford.
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 Williams and Medford. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2187300, -123.2739400 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
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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