Colfax, WA Road Trips
Colfax, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 286 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Colfax, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Abraham Castro
Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
339.4 mi
Vancouver, WA
Quickest Drive
5h 21m
Bellevue, WA
Plan Around Colfax, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Colfax, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Colfax, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Colfax, WA
Driving from Colfax, WA
Expect an average of 286 miles and about 5h 46m 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 270 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 286-mile trip from Colfax, WA, budget about $59 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 7 mapped routes leaving Colfax, WA and 1 routes heading into Colfax, WA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 270 to 339 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colfax, WA covers 339 miles and takes approximately 6h 33m. Shorter options start at just 270 miles.
The average route from Colfax, WA runs about 286 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 286-mile trip from Colfax, WA costs roughly $59 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.
Colfax, WA at a Glance
Founded
1870
Elevation
1,972 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Colfax, WA
A sampling of people born in Colfax, WA.
John Kitzhaber
1947
35th and 37th governor of Oregon
Yakima Canutt
1895–1986
American rodeo rider, actor and stuntman (1895–1986)
Robert Osborne
1932–2017
American film historian and actor (1932–2017)
Morten Lauridsen
1943
American composer
John Crawford
1920–2010
American actor (1920-2010)
Abe McGregor Goff
1899–1984
American politician and civil servant (1899-1984)
William Ruhl
1901–1956
American actor (1901-1956)
City data from Wikidata (Q1509984), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Colfax, WA
Colfax is a city in the Palouse region of Washington State.
1 Hooper (just south of WA-26, between Washtucna and Pampa). Once thriving, now a ghost town on the Palouse River. It was built by the McGregor Company based on the sheep-raising industry. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Steptoe Butte State Park, Whitman (US-195 north for 6 mi (9.7 km), turn east onto Scholz Rd, follow signs to Oakesdale and Steptoe Butte), [email protected]. 8AM-dusk, year round. A 3,612-foot-tall butte, formed from quartzite, rises above the surrounding flatlands. Discover Pass required ($10/day, $30/year). 3 Steptoe Battlefield, S Summit Loop, Rosalia (From 7th St, turn right onto Josephine Ave, then turn right onto Summit Ave), ☏ +1 509 337-6457, [email protected]. summer: 06:30AM-dusk, winter: 8AM-dusk. A small 4-acre site with a monolith, marking where on May 17, 1858 a small US Army detachment was defeated by a larger force of Spokane, Palouse and Coeur D'Alene Native Americans. Discover Pass required ($10/day, $30/year). (updated Feb 2019)
1 Best Western Wheatland Inn, 701 N Main St, ☏ +1 509 397-0397, fax: +1 509 397-0398.
US Highway 195 (US-195) connects Colfax to Pullman and Spokane. Colfax has a municipal airfield, but no scheduled service.
Travel tips adapted from Colfax (Washington) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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