Where is Pullman, Washington, USA?

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Where is Pullman Located? - Pullman is a city located in the Whitman County of Washington, United States. Pullman lies between 30.1657654 Degrees North latitudes and 95.461132 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pullman, Washington

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Where is Pullman Located?

Pullman is a city located in the Whitman County of Washington, United States. Pullman lies between 30.1657654 Degrees North latitudes and 95.461132 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pullman city is 32901 people and the city has a total area of 10.67 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pullman, Washington Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPullman
CountyWhitman County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States (Pacific Northwest Region)
Latitude46.7313° N
Longitude117.1796° W
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Land Area9.72 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area9.72 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)32,508
Population DensityApproximately 3,343 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes99163, 99164
Area Code509
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-56625
Congressional DistrictWashington's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pullman

CategoryDetails
Airport NamePullman–Moscow Regional Airport
IATA CodePUW
PortRegional inland transportation access
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 195, Washington State Route 270, Washington State Route 26
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service in Spokane
Local Bus/Transit ServicePullman Transit
  • U.S. Route 195 – Major highway connecting Pullman with Spokane and southeastern Washington communities.
  • Washington State Route 270 – Provides access between Pullman and Moscow, Idaho.
  • Washington State Route 26 – Regional route connecting the Palouse area with central Washington.

Top Places to Visit in Pullman, Washington

Landmark NameType
Washington State University CampusEducational Attraction
Wheatland Scenic BywayScenic Route
Palouse Discovery Science CenterScience Museum
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtArt Museum
Beasley ColiseumSports Venue
Wawawai County ParkOutdoor Recreation Area
Kamiak Butte County ParkNatural Recreation Area
McGee ParkCommunity Park
Palouse Falls State ParkState Park
Bill Chipman Palouse TrailMulti-use Recreation Trail

Driving Distances from Pullman, Washington to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MoscowIdaho815 minutes
LewistonIdaho3545 minutes
SpokaneWashington751 hour 30 minutes
ClarkstonWashington3545 minutes
Walla WallaWashington1052 hours
Tri-CitiesWashington1502 hours 30 minutes
SeattleWashington2905 hours
BoiseIdaho3005 hours
PortlandOregon3205 hours 30 minutes
MissoulaMontana2504 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Pullman, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Washington State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, and athletics
University of IdahoPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, law, and research programs
Lewis-Clark State CollegePublicCollegeCareer education, nursing, business, and liberal arts
Eastern Washington UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, and technology
Gonzaga UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, engineering, and liberal arts
Pullman Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Pullman, Washington

South Fork Palouse River, Palouse River, Missouri Flat Creek, Paradise Creek, and nearby streams and waterways of the Palouse region.

Golf Courses Near Pullman

Palouse Ridge Golf Club, University of Idaho Golf Course, Bryden Canyon Golf Course, and Lewiston Golf & Country Club.

Pullman, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Pullman was founded in the late nineteenth century and developed as an agricultural community in the Palouse region.
  • The city was named after George Pullman, founder of the Pullman railroad car company.
  • Washington State University was established in Pullman in 1890 and became the center of the city's educational and cultural life.
  • Agriculture, especially wheat and grain farming, has been an important part of the local economy for more than a century.
  • Today, Pullman is known as a college town with strong research programs, scenic rolling hills, outdoor recreation, and connections to the broader Pacific Northwest region.

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