Origin
Gideon, MO
Morning in Gideon on Saturday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gideon, MO to Conran, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gideon, MO
Richy Dannielz
Conran, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This quick 17.8-mile drive from Gideon to Conran, Missouri, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 30 minutes. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and US Highway 61, with about 23% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a minimal $3, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its short distance and turn-heavy nature, it’s best approached with a relaxed mindset, perfect for a leisurely afternoon excursion within the Midwest region. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route. While 23% of the journey is on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like East 4th Street and MO F. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter measures 13.4 miles on East 4th Street, so be prepared for more frequent turns and changes in speed compared to a highway cruise. This drive offers a true taste of Missouri's backroads, requiring your attention for navigation as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 MO 162 / East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gideon, MO to Conran, MO is easy. At 30m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 162 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 61): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (MO F): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO 162 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto MO 162 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MO F
Turn sharp left onto MO F
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 4th Street | 13.4 mi | 23m |
| US 61 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| MO F | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 4th Street
— 13.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gideon, MO and Conran, MO.
1
Start on this road
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MO 162
13 mi
·
23 min
·
East 4th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 61
4
Turn sharp left onto MO F
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO F
5
Arrive at destination
MO F
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Conran, MO
Morning in Conran on Saturday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
28 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
30m 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 Gideon, MO to Conran, MO covers 17.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Street, US 61, MO F. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Gideon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.78 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.
The drive from Gideon, MO to Conran, MO is easy. At 30m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 162 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 61): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (MO F): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Gideon, MO to Conran, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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