Origin
Parma, MO
Morning in Parma on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, 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
33m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, MO
life vibes
Conran, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This quick 21.5-mile drive from Parma to Conran, Missouri, is a straightforward trip that can be completed in about 33 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and is almost entirely highway driving at 97%. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on US 62, US 61, and MO 153, making it a simple point-to-point journey within the Midwest region. This is a practical option if you're looking for an easy transit between these two Missouri locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 21.5 miles. With 97% of the route on main roads like US 62, US 61, and MO 153, this drive is designed for efficiency. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on US 62. This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and minimal local traffic interference for the majority of your journey. It’s a route that prioritizes getting you from Parma to Conran with straightforward navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO D / East Main Street.
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 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO D / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 153): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MO D / East Main Street
Turn left onto MO D / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MO 153
Turn right onto MO 153
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 62
Turn left onto US 62
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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US 61
At end of road, turn right onto US 61
Navigation decision point
3
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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MO F
Turn right onto MO F
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| US 61 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| MO 153 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MO F | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, MO and Conran, MO.
1
Start on North Broad Street
193 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Broad Street
2
Turn left onto MO D
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto MO 153
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 153
4
Turn left onto US 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 62
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 61
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 61
6
Turn right onto MO F
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO F
7
Arrive at destination
MO F
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:36 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
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
33m 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 Parma, MO to Conran, MO covers 21.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, US 61, MO 153. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Parma, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 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 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO D / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 153): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parma, 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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