How far is Williams, OR from Springfield, OR?

The driving distance from Williams, OR to Springfield, OR is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.43 mi
02h 45m
Flight
126.91 mi
204.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.91 mi
Kilometers
204.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.43 mi
Kilometers
250.14 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Oct 15, 2:27 PM PDT
Return by in Williams
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-10-15T11:42
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Oct 15, 2:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Winston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Williams
77.5 mi
01h 22m
To Springfield
77.9 mi
01h 22m

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
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene

    1357 ft · 28 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2

  9. 9

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · South A Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South A Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · South A Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East

    62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 7th Street
134 mi · 86%
Williams Highway
13.5 mi · 9%
Water Gap Road
4.38 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
2.16 mi · 1%
Watergap Road
0.43 mi
South A Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

131 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston
01h 22m from Williams
Leave By
1:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williams and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Williams and 77.9 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winston

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

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

70 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

77 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

82 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 126.91 mi (204.24 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
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Highway (-123.27401, 42.218788)
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.67
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $27.33 $54.67
Mid-grade $5.25 $28.77 $57.54
Premium $5.56 $30.45 $60.89
Diesel $6.75 $36.96 $73.93

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 Springfield. The current time is 11:42:14.

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.