How far is Purrington, WA from Palouse, WA?
The driving distance from Purrington, WA to Palouse, WA is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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 Purrington and Palouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purrington and Palouse.
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Start on Hastings Hill Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Hastings Hill Road
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Turn right onto Lower Deadman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Deadman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road
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Continue on West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2034 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Canyon Street
3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street
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Continue on State Route 272
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272
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Keep slight right to continue on Clear Creek Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Clear Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on West Almota Road
2708 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Beach Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Beach Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Beach Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Purrington and Palouse.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Purrington and Chance Rain Showers near Palouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Purrington to Palouse?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 Purrington and 28.7 miles from Palouse.
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 20.6 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 4:04 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 Chance Light Rain around Purrington and Chance Rain Showers near Palouse.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purrington and Palouse. Straight-line distance: 36.83 mi (59.28 km).
#1 Purrington
Purrington is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6634900, -117.7660400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Beach Street (-117.075712, 46.910171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 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 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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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