Moses Lake, WA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Moses Lake, WA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 112 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Moses Lake, WA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
177.6 mi
Seattle, WA
Quickest Drive
1h 5m
Coulee City, WA
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Trips from Moses Lake, WA
Driving from Moses Lake, WA
On average, trips departing from Moses Lake, WA run 112 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 178 miles (3h 19m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Moses Lake, WA most often head toward Seattle, WA (177.6 mi, 3h 19m), Bellevue, WA (172 mi, 3h 13m), Spokane, WA (104.6 mi, 1h 56m), Yakima, WA (101.7 mi, 1h 54m), and Pasco, WA (71.2 mi, 1h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 112-mile trip from Moses Lake, WA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Moses Lake, WA and 0 routes heading into Moses Lake, WA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 178 miles.
The longest mapped route from Moses Lake, WA covers 178 miles and takes approximately 3h 19m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.
The average route from Moses Lake, WA runs about 112 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 112-mile trip from Moses Lake, WA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Moses Lake, WA include Seattle, WA, Bellevue, WA, Spokane, WA and Yakima, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Moses Lake, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,594
Median Income
$71,854
Median Home Value
$278,100
Median Age
32.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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