How far is Moody, WA from Ritzville, WA?

The driving distance from Moody, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
32.01 mi
00h 34m
Flight
26.05 mi
41.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.52 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM PDT
Return by in Moody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moody
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Moody
16 mi
00h 17m
To Ritzville
16 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moody and Ritzville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moody and Ritzville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Moody Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North Moody Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Rosenoff Road

    11.1 mi · 14 min · West Rosenoff Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 21

    1.6 km · 3 min · State Route 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East Rosenoff Road

    13.1 mi · 17 min · East Rosenoff Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Division Street

    2267 ft · 1 min · North Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moody and Ritzville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Rosenoff Road
13.1 mi · 41%
West Rosenoff Road
11.1 mi · 35%
North Moody Road
6.42 mi · 20%
State Route 21
1 mi · 3%
North Division Street
0.43 mi · 1%
East Main Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

East Rosenoff Road

Continue on East Rosenoff Road

13.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
00h 17m from Moody
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Moody and Chance Rain Showers near Ritzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moody to Ritzville?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Moody and 16 miles from Ritzville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Moody and Chance Rain Showers near Ritzville.

Stop Ideas Near Lind

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lind, 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 Lind.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moody and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.92 km).

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#1 Moody

Moody is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2226400, -118.9166700
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Ritzville

#2 Ritzville

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

Population1,641
Coordinates47.1275500, -118.3799900
Altitude554
CountryUnited States
Start: North Moody Road (-118.917185, 47.22268)
End: North Division Street (-118.38, 47.127544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.83
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.91 $11.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $5.77 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.47 $6.18 $12.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moody and Ritzville. The current time is 02:14:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.