How far is Prescott, WA from Babcock, WA?
The driving distance from Prescott, WA to Babcock, WA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Walla Walla county, WA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott and Babcock.
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Start on West Second Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · West Second Street
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Continue on State Route 124
10.3 mi · 15 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 Prescott 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.
State Route 124
Continue on State Route 124
10.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Prescott 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 Prescott to Babcock?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Prescott and 7.7 miles from Babcock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Prescott and Partly Sunny near Babcock.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsburg
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 Waitsburg.
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Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Colfax, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and Babcock. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.57 km).
#1 Prescott
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
| Population | 310 |
| Coordinates | 46.2995800, -118.3149700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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