Origin
Williams, OR
Morning in Williams on Monday
Local time
6:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williams, OR to Bend, OR
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
203.1 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bend, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williams, OR to Bend, OR covers 203.1 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, Crater Lake Highway, Diamond Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.6 miles from Williams, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 203.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 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 around 6.3 miles in near OR 238 / Medford-Provolt Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (OR 238 / Medford-Provolt Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 25.8 miles (North Oregon Street): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (West F Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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OR 238 / Medford-Provolt Highway
Turn sharp right onto OR 238 / Medford-Provolt Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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North Oregon Street
Turn left onto North Oregon Street
Navigation decision point
5
26 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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West F Street
Turn right onto West F Street
Navigation decision point
5
30 mi into trip
|
~51m in
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OR 238 / Rossanley Drive
Enter roundabout onto OR 238 / Rossanley Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
36.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
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OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 71.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 50.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Diamond Lake Highway | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Medford-Provolt Highway | 19.2 mi | 27m |
| East Diamond Lake Highway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 138 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Williams Highway | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| Rogue Valley Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 71.2 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams, OR and Bend, OR.
1
Start on Williams Highway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Highway
2
Continue on Williams Highway
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Williams Highway
3
Turn sharp right onto OR 238
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Medford-Provolt Highway
4
Continue on OR 238
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
5
Turn left onto North Oregon Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oregon Street
6
Turn right onto West F Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West F Street
7
Turn left onto OR 238
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street
8
Continue on OR 238
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 238
9
Continue on OR 238
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanley Road
10
Turn right onto OR 238
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rossanley Drive
11
Enter roundabout onto OR 238
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rossanley Drive
12
Continue on OR 238
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rossanley Drive
13
Continue on OR 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn straight onto OR 62
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rogue Valley Expressway
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto OR 62
50 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto OR 230
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Diamond Lake Highway
17
At end of road, turn right onto OR 138
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Umpqua Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 138
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Umpqua Highway
19
Continue on OR 138
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Diamond Lake Highway
20
Continue on OR 138
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
21
Turn left onto US 97
71 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
22
Continue on US 97
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bend Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
24
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast Scott Street
25
Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northwest Colorado Avenue
26
Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Northwest Sisemore Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Franklin Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Northwest Franklin Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.6 miles from Williams, OR, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bend, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Williams, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Williams, OR
This is one driving day of about 203.1 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williams, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on The Dalles-California Highway for about 71.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.6 mi from Williams, OR · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Williams, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.
Arriving in Bend, OR
The final approach into Bend, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bend, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.42 one way
$80.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $42.68 | $85.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.12 | $90.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.43 | $13.00 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Bend, OR
Morning in Bend on Monday
Local time
6:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Williams, OR to Bend, OR covers 203.1 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Crater Lake Highway, Diamond Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.6 miles from Williams, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (OR 238 / Medford-Provolt Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 25.8 miles (North Oregon Street): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (West F Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Williams, OR to Bend, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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