Trip from Purrington, WA to Palouse, WA

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

57.5 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 34m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 39m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Purrington, WA to Palouse, WA covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WA 127, WA 26, Clear Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.8 miles on WA 127. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.8 miles from Purrington, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 57.5 miles, with most of the trip on WA 127 and WA 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.8 miles on WA 127.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WA 127 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 127 and WA 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Lower Deadman Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Lower Deadman Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (WA 127): Navigation decision point; at 35.8 miles (Colfax Airport Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | Lower Deadman Road

Turn right onto Lower Deadman Road

Navigation decision point

5.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | WA 127

At end of road, turn right onto WA 127

Navigation decision point

35.8 mi into trip | ~57m in | Colfax Airport Road

Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

Navigation decision point

38.8 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | West Almota Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Almota Road

Navigation decision point

57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | North Beach Street

Turn left onto North Beach Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WA 127	17.8 mi	23m
WA 26	12.4 mi	15m
Clear Creek Road	8.6 mi	12m
State Route 272	4.8 mi	8m
Hastings Hill Road	3.4 mi	13m
Colfax Airport Road	3 mi	4m
State Highway 27	2.8 mi	3m
Lower Deadman Road	2.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: WA 127 — 17.8 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Purrington, WA and Palouse, WA.

Start on Hastings Hill Road

3.4 mi · 13 min · Hastings Hill Road

Turn right onto Lower Deadman Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Deadman Road

At end of road, turn right onto WA 127

18 mi · 23 min · WA 127

Turn right onto WA 26

12 mi · 15 min · WA 26

Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Colfax Airport Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Almota Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Almota Road

Continue on West Fairview Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Fairview Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

104 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 195

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto WA 272

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Canyon Street

Continue on WA 272

4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272

Keep slight right at fork onto Clear Creek Road

8.6 mi · 12 min · Clear Creek Road

At end of road, turn left onto WA 27

2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 27

Continue on WA 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Almota Road

Turn right onto WA 272

273 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto North Beach Street

134 ft · 5 sec · North Beach Street

Arrive at destination

North Beach Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 28.8 miles from Purrington, WA, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.8 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palouse, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Purrington, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Purrington, WA

This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Purrington, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on WA 127 for about 17.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from Purrington, WA · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewiston, ID

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lewiston, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lewiston, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Purrington, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Palouse, WA

The final approach into Palouse, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Palouse, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.07 one way

$24.14 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$12.60	$25.20
premium	$5.77	$13.06	$26.13
diesel	$5.64	$12.77	$25.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.3	$6.04	$2.76
Efficient EV	14.4	$5.03	$2.30
EV Truck/SUV	23	$8.05	$3.68

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Purrington, WA

Morning in Purrington on Monday

Local time

9:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palouse, WA

Morning in Palouse on Monday

Local time

9:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Lewiston, ID

29 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

36 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

1h 34m 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 Purrington, WA to Palouse, WA covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WA 127, WA 26, Clear Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Purrington, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Purrington, WA to Palouse, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.