Origin
Perry, WA
Afternoon in Perry on Friday
Local time
4:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, WA to Kahlotus, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Perry, WA to Kahlotus, WA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 261, WA 260, West State Route 260 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on WA 261. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 22.4 miles, with most of the trip on WA 261 and WA 260. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 miles on WA 261.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 261 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,345 ft
550 ft
Total Climb
1,016 ft
Total Descent
659 ft
Highest Point
1,345 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
795 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 261 and WA 260. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WA 261.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Perry, WA to Kahlotus, WA is easy. At 41m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WA 261): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WA 260): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 261
Turn left onto WA 261
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
WA 260
At end of road, turn left onto WA 260
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 261 | 13.8 mi | 24m |
| WA 260 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| West State Route 260 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WA 261
— 13.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, WA and Kahlotus, WA.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WA 261
14 mi
·
24 min
·
WA 261
3
At end of road, turn left onto WA 260
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
WA 260
4
Arrive at destination
WA 260
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kahlotus, WA
Afternoon in Kahlotus on Friday
Local time
4:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perry, WA to Kahlotus, WA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 261, WA 260, West State Route 260. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Perry, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Perry, WA to Kahlotus, WA is easy. At 41m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WA 261): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WA 260): Navigation decision point.
The route from Perry, WA to Kahlotus, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 550 ft to 1,345 ft elevation with about 1,016 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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