Origin
Morehouse, MO
Late night in Morehouse on Saturday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morehouse, 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
45m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morehouse, MO
Chris Duan
Conran, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This short 38.4-mile drive from Morehouse to Conran in Missouri is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 45 minutes to complete. With 87% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip focused on efficient travel. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this route. Since it's a brief excursion within the Midwest region, you won't need to plan for overnight stays. This drive is ideal for those looking for a quick and uncomplicated transit between two points in southeastern Missouri.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with a substantial 87% of the 38.4 miles utilizing major roadways like I-55 and US 60. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.7 miles primarily on I-55, offering a consistent pace. While Lewis Street accounts for the final segment, the overall personality of this route is one of efficient, high-speed travel, minimizing scenic detours in favor of direct transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO E / North Benton Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO E / North Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO E / North Benton Street
Turn left onto MO E / North Benton Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 60
Turn left onto US 60
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
5
34.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MO EE: Marston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 40
Toward MO EE: Marston
4
35 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 61 / Lewis Street
Turn left onto US 61 / Lewis 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 Morehouse, MO to Conran, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Ee: Marston along the way.
Mo Ee: Marston
34.2 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| US 60 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Lewis Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| MO EE | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Benton Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MO F | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 24.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse, MO and Conran, MO.
1
Start on Myrtle Street
311 ft
·
19 sec
·
Myrtle Street
2
Turn left onto MO E
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Benton Street
3
Turn left onto US 60
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 60
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
5
Merge onto I 55
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 40
Toward MO EE: Marston
7
Turn right onto MO EE
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MO EE
8
Turn left onto US 61
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis Street
9
Turn right onto MO F
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO F
10
Arrive at destination
MO F
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Morehouse, MO · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Morehouse, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conran, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Conran, MO 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
$6.00 one way
$12.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 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 | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
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
Conran, MO
Late night in Conran on Saturday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Matthews, MO
19 mi in
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
8 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
45m 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 Morehouse, MO to Conran, MO covers 38.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 60, Lewis Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Morehouse, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.00 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 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO E / North Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Morehouse, MO to Conran, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Ee: Marston 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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