Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Purrington, WA
Ezkol Arnak
Albion, WA to Purrington, WA is 50.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via State Route 127, WA 26, and US 195, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, making it a straightforward transit rather than a scenic detour. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 127 | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| WA 26 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| US 195 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Albion Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Hastings Hill Road | 3.4 mi | 13m |
| Colfax Airport Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Lower Deadman Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Fairview Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, WA and Purrington, WA.
Start on North D Street
Continue on Albion Road
Turn right onto US 195
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto West Fairview Street
Continue on West Almota Road
Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
Turn left onto WA 26
Turn left onto WA 127
Turn left onto Lower Deadman Road
Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Albion, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 195
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WA 26
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.76 one way
$21.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.68 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| premium | $5.89 | $11.67 | $23.33 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Albion on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Purrington on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 73% of it on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 17.8 miles on State Route 127. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you move between these primary routes. Be prepared for highway cruising with fewer exits for a significant portion of the drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 127 and WA 26. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near US 195.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albion, WA to Purrington, WA is easy. At 1h 23m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (US 195): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (Colfax Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
1,897 ft
Highest Point
2,331 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,643 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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