Origin
Ritzville, WA
Afternoon in Ritzville on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ritzville, WA to Moody, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ritzville, WA
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Moody, WA
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Trip Overview
Ritzville, WA to Moody, WA is 32 miles and takes about 43 minutes via State Route 21, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive on local roads. If you're looking for a quick connection between these two points in Washington, this route is a practical choice. It's a simple transit that doesn't require much planning, perfect for when you just need to get from A to B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Rosenoff Road | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| North Moody Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| State Route 21 | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Division Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Rosenoff Road
— 24.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ritzville, WA and Moody, WA.
1
Start on East Main Avenue
5 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Division Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Division Street
3
Continue on East Rosenoff Road
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Rosenoff Road
4
Continue on WA 21
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 21
5
Turn left onto East Rosenoff Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
East Rosenoff Road
6
Turn right onto North Moody Road
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Moody Road
7
Arrive at destination
North Moody Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — 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
|
North Division Street
Turn right onto North Division Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Rosenoff Road
Turn left onto East Rosenoff Road
Navigation decision point
3
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
North Moody Road
Turn right onto North Moody Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.39 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Moody, WA
Afternoon in Moody on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
10 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of about 33%. The bulk of your travel will be on East Rosenoff Road, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.2 miles. The route primarily utilizes East Rosenoff Road and North Moody Road, connecting to State Route 21. This isn't a high-speed highway journey; rather, it's a more deliberate drive through the local landscape, requiring your attention with frequent directional changes.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on East Rosenoff Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Division Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ritzville, WA to Moody, WA is easy. At 43m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (East Rosenoff Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (North Moody Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on East Rosenoff Road. 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 (North Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (East Rosenoff Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (North Moody Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moody, 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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