How far is Coulee City, WA from Moses Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Coulee City, WA to Moses Lake, WA is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee City and Moses Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee City and Moses Lake.
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Start on West Main Street
55 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1683 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
41 mi · 58 min · Coulee Corridor
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 17
29 m · 1 sec · State Route 17
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 17
1 km · 43 sec · State Route 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Moses Lake, Stratford Road
1357 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Stratford Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Stratford Road
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Continue on South Alder Street
120 m · 12 sec · South Alder Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Division Street
3 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coulee City and Moses Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Coulee Corridor
Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
41 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coulee City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Moses Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coulee City to Moses Lake?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Soap Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Coulee City and 23.5 miles from Moses Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coulee City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Moses Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Soap Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lee Park
Soap Lake City Hall
Grant County District Court
Patrick Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soap Lake.
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Quincy, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee City and Moses Lake. Straight-line distance: 33.25 mi (53.51 km).
#1 Coulee City
Town of the United States
| Population | 560 |
| Coordinates | 47.6112600, -119.2922500 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moses Lake
City in Washington
| Population | 24,274 |
| Coordinates | 47.1301400, -119.2780800 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Division Street (-119.278083, 47.130174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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