Origin
Fords Prairie, WA
Afternoon in Fords Prairie on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fords Prairie, WA to Mossyrock, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fords Prairie, WA
Tim Mossholder
Mossyrock, WA
Daniel Szabat
Trip Overview
The drive from Fords Prairie, WA to Mossyrock, WA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, I 5, Harrison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 35.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on US 12.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.7 miles (US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 12
Continue onto US 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
35.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Williams Street
Turn right onto Williams Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fords Prairie, WA to Mossyrock, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
14.7 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 20.8 mi | 29m |
| I 5 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Williams Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 20.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fords Prairie, WA and Mossyrock, WA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 5 South
4
Merge onto I 5; US 12
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 5; US 12
5
Take the exit onto US 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12
Toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
6
Continue on US 12
20 mi
·
28 min
·
US 12
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Williams Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Street
8
Turn left onto East Main Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Fords Prairie, WA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Fords Prairie, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mossyrock, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mossyrock, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.51 one way
$15.03 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Mossyrock, WA
Afternoon in Mossyrock on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fords Prairie, WA to Mossyrock, WA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, I 5, Harrison Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Fords Prairie, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.7 miles (US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fords Prairie, WA to Mossyrock, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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