Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Williams, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Williams, OR
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, OR to Williams, OR covers 31.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Medford-Provolt Highway, Williams Highway, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Medford-Provolt Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 31.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Medford-Provolt Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 6th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (North Oregon Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 6th Street
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Oregon Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Oregon Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OR 238 / East California Street
Turn right onto OR 238 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Williams Highway
Turn sharp left onto Williams Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medford-Provolt Highway | 19 mi | 27m |
| Williams Highway | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| West Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 238 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East California Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Oregon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Medford-Provolt Highway
— 19 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Williams, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto OR 238
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 238
5
Continue on OR 238
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street
6
Turn right onto East F Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East F Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto North Oregon Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oregon Street
8
Turn right onto OR 238
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East California Street
9
Continue on OR 238
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Medford-Provolt Highway
10
Turn slight left onto OR 238
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Highway 238
11
Turn straight onto OR 238
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Medford-Provolt Highway
12
Turn sharp left onto Williams Highway
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Williams Highway
13
Continue on Williams Highway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Highway
14
Arrive at destination
Williams Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Medford, OR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Williams, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Williams, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Williams, OR
Afternoon in Williams on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Medford, OR to Williams, OR covers 31.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Medford-Provolt Highway, Williams Highway, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Medford, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (North Oregon Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Medford, OR to Williams, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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