How far is Palouse, WA from Purrington, WA?
The driving distance from Palouse, WA to Purrington, WA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palouse and Purrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palouse and Purrington.
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Start on North Beach Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Beach Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Bridge Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
2366 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto Clear Creek Road
1955 ft · 33 sec · Clear Creek Road
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Continue on Clear Creek Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Clear Creek Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 272
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272
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Continue on East Canyon Street
3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1913 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto State Route 127
17.8 mi · 24 min · State Route 127
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Turn left onto Lower Deadman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Deadman Road
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Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Hastings Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hastings Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palouse and Purrington.
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.
State Route 127
Turn left onto State Route 127
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Palouse and Light Rain Likely near Purrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palouse to Purrington?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Palouse and 28.8 miles from Purrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Palouse and Light Rain Likely near Purrington.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Colfax, Washington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palouse and Purrington. Straight-line distance: 36.83 mi (59.28 km).
#1 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Purrington
Purrington is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6634900, -117.7660400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purrington (-117.76604, 46.66349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
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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