How far is College Place, WA from Babcock, WA?
The driving distance from College Place, WA to Babcock, WA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Place and Babcock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Place and Babcock.
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Start on East Whitman Drive
19 m · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1690 ft · 34 sec · North College Avenue
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Continue on West Rose Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Rose Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 13th Avenue
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Continue on State Route 125
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 125
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Turn left onto Harvey Shaw Road
15.9 mi · 28 min · Harvey Shaw Road
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Continue on Lyons Ferry Road
646 ft · 15 sec · Lyons Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
631 ft · 24 sec · Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
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Turn right onto State Route 124
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 124
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Turn right onto Greenville Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Greenville Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Babcock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Babcock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Place and Babcock.
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.
Harvey Shaw Road
Turn left onto Harvey Shaw Road
15.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving College Place and Partly Sunny near Babcock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Place to Babcock?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from College Place and 14.2 miles from Babcock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around College Place and Partly Sunny near Babcock.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott
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 Prescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Place and Babcock. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.55 km).
#1 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babcock
Babcock is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.3256900, -118.5933200 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Babcock (-118.59332, 46.32569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.23 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
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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