How far is Waitsburg, WA from Babcock, WA?
The driving distance from Waitsburg, WA to Babcock, WA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waitsburg and Babcock.
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Start on Coppei Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Coppei Avenue
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Turn right onto Preston Avenue
132 m · 9 sec · Preston Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on East Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 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 Waitsburg 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
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 Waitsburg 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 Waitsburg to Babcock?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 12.1 miles from Waitsburg and 12.1 miles from Babcock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Waitsburg 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.
Walla Walla, WA
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Ritzville, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waitsburg and Babcock. Straight-line distance: 21.35 mi (34.36 km).
#1 Waitsburg
City in Walla Walla county, WA
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 46.2704200, -118.1532900 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
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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