How far is Williams, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Williams, OR to Portland, OR is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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 04h 33m.
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 Williams and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams and Portland.
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Start on Williams Highway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Williams Highway
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Turn left onto Water Gap Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Gap Road
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Continue on Watergap Road
2267 ft · 1 min · Watergap Road
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Turn straight onto Williams Highway
11.6 mi · 18 min · Williams Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Williams Highway
2078 ft · 45 sec · Williams Highway
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Continue on Southeast 7th Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast 7th Street
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Take the exit straight
241.4 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams and Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southeast 7th Street
Take the exit straight
241 mi · 04h 44m
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 Williams and Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williams to Portland?
The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 132.4 miles from Williams and 133.1 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 7:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.74 one way or $93.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williams and Sunny near Portland.
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 Williams and Portland. Straight-line distance: 230.27 mi (370.58 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 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $46.74 | $93.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $49.19 | $98.38 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $52.06 | $104.12 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $63.20 | $126.40 |
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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