Origin
Moses Lake, WA
Morning in Moses Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moses Lake, WA to Coulee City, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moses Lake, WA
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Coulee City, WA
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Trip Overview
Moses Lake to Coulee City is 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m via WA 17, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a focused journey. Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of the trip, making it a quick and efficient option. It's a short enough drive that you can easily make it a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 17 | 29 mi | 40m |
| State Route 17 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East 3rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 17
— 29 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake, WA and Coulee City, WA.
1
Start on South Division Street
10 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Division Street
2
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto WA 171
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
4
Turn left onto WA 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 17
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 17
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 17
6
Continue on WA 17
12 mi
·
17 min
·
State Route 17
7
Turn straight onto WA 17
29 mi
·
40 min
·
WA 17
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
9
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
10
Turn left onto West Main Street
179 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Moses Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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WA 171 / East Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto WA 171 / East Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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WA 17 / State Route 17
Enter roundabout onto WA 17 / State Route 17
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 2 / Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
Navigation decision point
4
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.30 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coulee City, WA
Morning in Coulee City on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of it on major roadways like WA 17 and the Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch for about 29 miles on WA 17, providing a consistent pace. The character of the drive remains largely the same throughout, emphasizing efficient travel over varied terrain or road types. It’s the kind of road that allows you to settle in and cover ground without significant interruptions.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on WA 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 17 and State Route 17. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Moses Lake, WA to Coulee City, WA is easy. At 1h 5m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WA 171 / East Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (WA 17 / State Route 17): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Moses Lake, WA
Full guide →Moses Lake is a city in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on WA 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WA 171 / East Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (WA 17 / State Route 17): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coulee City, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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