Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, MO
Lena Khrupina
Gasconade, MO
Nadin Sh
Canaan, MO to Gasconade, MO is 35.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m via MO 19, MO 100, and MO 28, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another. The drive is mostly on highways, making it a quick transit between these two points. If you're looking for a straightforward connection with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 19 | 20.1 mi | 29m |
| MO 100 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| MO 28 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Old Iron Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| Epple Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| US 50 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, MO and Gasconade, MO.
Start on MO 28
Turn left onto MO 19
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 19
Turn slight right onto MO 19
Turn left onto Epple Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Iron Road
At end of road, turn left onto MO 100
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Canaan, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MO 19
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 19
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Old Iron Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MO 100
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $5.18 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Canaan on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Cloudy
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 7:07PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Evening in Gasconade on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 7:07PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll be on highways for about 90% of this 35.4-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 20.1 miles, primarily on MO 19. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip to Gasconade. Expect a consistent cruising feel for most of the journey, with a brief change in scenery as you exit the main highway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 19 and MO 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near MO 19.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (MO 19): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 50; MO 19): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (Old Iron Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
728 ft
Highest Point
1,048 ft
Elevation Range
523 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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