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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.73 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mossyrock
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 AM PDT
Return by in Fords Prairie
Fri, Apr 17, 9:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fords Prairie
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Mossyrock
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fords Prairie
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Fords Prairie
17.9 mi
00h 20m
To Mossyrock
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2861 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima

    2160 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.4 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1778 ft · 1 min · Williams Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
20.8 mi · 58%
I 5 South
13.4 mi · 37%
Harrison Avenue
1.31 mi · 4%
Williams Street
0.34 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
00h 20m from Fords Prairie
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napavine.

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).

Fords Prairie

#1 Fords Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates46.7351000, -122.9890200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Mossyrock

#2 Mossyrock

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population838
Coordinates46.5295500, -122.4851100
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-122.989021, 46.7351)
End: East Main Street (-122.485094, 46.529424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.29
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fords Prairie and Mossyrock. The current time is 08:01:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.