How far is Mossyrock, WA from Fords Prairie, WA?

The driving distance from Mossyrock, WA to Fords Prairie, WA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.8 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.61 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fords Prairie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 AM PDT
Return by in Mossyrock
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mossyrock
2026-04-17T09:25
Arrive Fords Prairie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mossyrock
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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 Mossyrock
17.9 mi
00h 24m
To Fords Prairie
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1778 ft · 1 min · Williams Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Avenue, Factory Outlet Way

    3007 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mossyrock and Fords Prairie.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
13.7 mi · 38%
Harrison Avenue
1.47 mi · 4%
Williams Street
0.34 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
00h 24m from Mossyrock
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mossyrock and Partly Sunny near Fords Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mossyrock to Fords Prairie?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Mossyrock and 18 miles from Fords Prairie.

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 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mossyrock and Partly Sunny near Fords Prairie.

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 Mossyrock and Fords Prairie. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).

Mossyrock

#1 Mossyrock

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population838
Coordinates46.5295500, -122.4851100
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Fords Prairie

#2 Fords Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates46.7351000, -122.9890200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Mossyrock (-122.48511, 46.52955)
End: Fords Prairie (-122.98902, 46.7351)

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 42m
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
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.19
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.59 $13.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.01 $14.03
Premium $5.77 $7.27 $14.54
Diesel $5.47 $6.89 $13.78

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 Mossyrock and Fords Prairie. The current time is 09:25:00.

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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.