How far is Moses Lake, WA from Coulee City, WA?

The driving distance from Moses Lake, WA to Coulee City, WA is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.06 mi
01h 05m
Flight
33.25 mi
53.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.25 mi
Kilometers
53.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.13 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coulee City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM PDT
Return by in Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moses Lake
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Coulee City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moses Lake
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Soap Lake
WA

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

From Moses Lake
23 mi
00h 32m
To Coulee City
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moses Lake and Coulee City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake and Coulee City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    3 m · 2 sec · South Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1868 ft · 34 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 17

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 17

    27 m · 1 sec · State Route 17

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 17

    12 mi · 17 min · State Route 17

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    29 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1683 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    55 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moses Lake and Coulee City.

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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 17
13.7 mi · 30%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
1.98 mi · 4%
East 3rd Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

29 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soap Lake
00h 32m from Moses Lake
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Moses Lake and Mostly Sunny near Coulee City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moses Lake to Coulee City?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 23 miles from Moses Lake and 23.1 miles from Coulee City.

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 12.8 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Moses Lake and Mostly Sunny near Coulee City.

Stop Ideas Near Soap Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Soap Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
Soap Lake City Hall
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

Soap Lake City Hall

Soap Lake , WA
239 2nd Ave SE, Soap Lake, WA 98851
Rating 2.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Grant County District Court
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Grant County District Court

Ephrata , WA
35 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 3.3/5 19 reviews City courthouse
Patrick Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Patrick Park

Ephrata , WA
000130478000, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soap Lake.

RAIL

Ephrata

9 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

11 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

32 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

37 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moses Lake and Coulee City. Straight-line distance: 33.25 mi (53.51 km).

Moses Lake

#1 Moses Lake

City in Washington

Population24,274
Coordinates47.1301400, -119.2780800
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Coulee City

#2 Coulee City

Town of the United States

Population560
Coordinates47.6112600, -119.2922500
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Moses Lake (-119.27808, 47.13014)
End: Coulee City (-119.29225, 47.61126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $5.77 $9.35 $18.70
Diesel $5.47 $8.86 $17.71

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 Moses Lake and Coulee City. The current time is 02:16:30.

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.