Palouse to Purrington is 57.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via State Route 127 and WA 26, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily uses highways, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its short duration, this is an ideal option for a quick day trip or as a segment of a longer exploration of the area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Palouse, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Route 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:
State Route 127
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palouse, WA and Purrington, WA.
1
Start on North Beach Street
134 ft·7 sec·North Beach Street
2
Turn right onto WA 272
273 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn left onto WA 27
343 ft·11 sec·South Bridge Street
4
Continue on WA 27
0.4 mi·1 min·West Almota Road
5
Continue on WA 27
2.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 27
6
Turn right onto Clear Creek Road
0.4 mi·33 sec·Clear Creek Road
7
Continue on Clear Creek Road
8.2 mi·12 min·Clear Creek Road
8
Turn straight onto WA 272
4.8 mi·8 min·State Route 272
9
Continue on WA 272
0.6 mi·1 min·East Canyon Street
10
Turn left onto US 195
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
11
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Main Street
12
Turn right onto West Fairview Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Fairview Street
13
Continue on West Almota Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Almota Road
14
Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Colfax Airport Road
15
Turn left onto WA 26
12 mi·15 min·WA 26
16
Turn left onto WA 127
18 mi·23 min·State Route 127
17
Turn left onto Lower Deadman Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Lower Deadman Road
18
Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
3.4 mi·13 min·Hastings Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Hastings Hill Road
Trip Plan
For this 57.5-mile trip, leaving anytime in the morning should give you ample time to arrive before evening. Since the drive is only about 1 hour 34 minutes, there are no scheduled stops needed; however, you can easily pull over if you spot something interesting. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to worry too much about finding gas, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 17.8-mile stretch on State Route 127. Your flexibility on this short route means you can depart on your schedule.
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 Palouse, WA, or about 45m 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 45m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Purrington, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Palouse, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palouse, WA
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Palouse, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 127 for about 17.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|WA 272 / East Main Street
Turn right onto WA 272 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|WA 27 / South Bridge Street
Turn left onto WA 27 / South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip|~28m in|US 195 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 195 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip|~36m in|WA 26
Turn left onto WA 26
Navigation decision point
4
54.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|Hastings Hill Road
Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.11 one way
$24.21 round trip
$5.35/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.56
$12.58
$25.16
premium
$5.76
$13.03
$26.06
diesel
$5.60
$12.67
$25.35
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, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.3
0
$6.04
$2.76
Efficient EV
14.4
0
$5.03
$2.30
EV Truck/SUV
23
0
$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 as of Aug 21, 2026
Origin
Palouse, WA
Afternoon
in Palouse on Monday
Local time
3:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
98°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Purrington, WA
Afternoon
in Purrington on Monday
Local time
3:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
106°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
8 degrees warmer 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 17.8 miles on State Route 127 before transitioning to WA 26 and then Clear Creek Road. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the drive, with fewer exits and more open stretches, especially on the highway portions.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on State Route 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 127 and WA 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 272 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 272 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 27 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (US 195 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on State Route 127. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 272 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 27 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (US 195 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Purrington, WA before heading back.
