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Colfax, WA Road Trips

Colfax, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 237 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Colfax, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Colfax, WA, WA

Photo: Abraham Castro

Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

339.4 mi

Vancouver, WA

Quickest Drive

1h 19m

Spokane, WA

Plan Around Colfax, WA

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Trips from Colfax, WA

Driving from Colfax, WA

Expect an average of 237 miles and about 4h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Colfax, WA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 339 miles (6h 33m), while the shortest is just 59 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Colfax, WA most often head toward Vancouver, WA (339.4 mi, 6h 33m), Everett, WA (292.9 mi, 5h 55m), Tacoma, WA (284.7 mi, 5h 49m), Federal Way, WA (276.1 mi, 5h 38m), and Seattle, WA (271.3 mi, 5h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 237-mile trip from Colfax, WA, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Colfax, WA and 2 routes heading into Colfax, WA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 59 to 339 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colfax, WA covers 339 miles and takes approximately 6h 33m. Shorter options start at just 59 miles.

The average route from Colfax, WA runs about 237 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 237-mile trip from Colfax, WA costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colfax, WA include Vancouver, WA, Everett, WA, Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Colfax, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

2,785

Median Income

$56,929

Median Home Value

$246,300

Median Age

39.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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