How far is Fords Prairie, WA from Mossyrock, WA?
The driving distance from Fords Prairie, WA to Mossyrock, WA is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock.
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Start on Harrison Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2861 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
2160 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
20.4 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1778 ft · 1 min · Williams Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 12 East
Continue straight
20.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Fords Prairie and Partly Sunny near Mossyrock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fords Prairie to Mossyrock?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Fords Prairie and 18 miles from Mossyrock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fords Prairie and Partly Sunny near Mossyrock.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).
#1 Fords Prairie
Census designated place
| Population | 1,959 |
| Coordinates | 46.7351000, -122.9890200 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mossyrock
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
| Population | 838 |
| Coordinates | 46.5295500, -122.4851100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-122.485094, 46.529424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
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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