Pullman to Purrington is 55 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via State Route 127, US 195, and WA 26, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a quick and efficient drive. With no designated stops, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or a simple commute.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Route 127
17.8 mi
23m
US 195
12.6 mi
17m
WA 26
12.4 mi
15m
Hastings Hill Road
3.4 mi
13m
Colfax Airport Road
3 mi
4m
Lower Deadman Road
2.2 mi
5m
Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi
2m
Davis Way
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Route 127
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pullman, WA and Purrington, WA.
1
Start on this road
89 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
368 ft·14 sec·Northeast Kamiaken Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
358 ft·11 sec·Northeast Olsen Street
4
Continue on WA 270
1.6 mi·2 min·Northwest Davis Way
5
Continue on WA 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Davis Way
6
Merge onto US 195
13 mi·17 min·US 195
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Main Street
8
Turn right onto West Fairview Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Fairview Street
9
Continue on West Almota Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Almota Road
10
Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Colfax Airport Road
11
Turn left onto WA 26
12 mi·15 min·WA 26
12
Turn left onto WA 127
18 mi·23 min·State Route 127
13
Turn left onto Lower Deadman Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Lower Deadman Road
14
Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
3.4 mi·13 min·Hastings Hill Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hastings Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Pullman, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Northeast Kamiaken Street
Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northeast Olsen Street
Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip|~21m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip|~28m in|WA 26
Turn left onto WA 26
Navigation decision point
4
51.7 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|Hastings Hill Road
Turn left onto Hastings Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.53 round trip
$5.43/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.68
$12.30
$24.60
premium
$5.89
$12.76
$25.51
diesel
$6.28
$13.59
$27.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.5
0
$5.78
$2.64
Efficient EV
13.8
0
$4.81
$2.20
EV Truck/SUV
22
0
$7.70
$3.52
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Pullman, WA
Afternoon
in Pullman on Thursday
Local time
1:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 3 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 21 at 10:35PM PDT until October 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Purrington, WA
Afternoon
in Purrington on Thursday
Local time
1:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 1 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 21 at 10:35PM PDT until October 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
1 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 26m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 78% of the 55-mile route being on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 17.8 miles on State Route 127. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The profile is mostly highway, so you'll likely experience consistent speeds with minimal interruptions.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 US 195. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast Kamiaken 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 26m 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 (Northeast Kamiaken Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Olsen Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,420 ft685 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
1,748 ft
Highest Point
2,420 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,735 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Pups & Cups Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Pullman, WA
Hours: Tu-Fr 07:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 09...
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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Northeast Kamiaken Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Olsen Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (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.
