Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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
Morrison, MO
Lena Khrupina
Canaan, MO to Morrison, MO is 42 miles and takes about 1h 10m via MO N, MO A, and US 50, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Missouri. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a segment of a larger journey. You won't spend much time on the highway, making it a relaxed cruise through the Missouri landscape.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO N | 18.9 mi | 33m |
| MO A | 12.4 mi | 21m |
| US 50 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| MO 28 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| MO 100 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Colorado Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, MO and Morrison, MO.
Start on MO 28
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto MO A
Turn slight left onto MO A
Turn sharp right onto MO A
Turn left onto US 50
Turn right onto MO N
Keep slight right at fork onto MO N
Continue on MO 100
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21 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 4.4 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto MO A / Colorado Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn sharp right onto MO A
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto US 50
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO N
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto MO N
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$6.98 one way
$13.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| premium | $5.18 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 12:11PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Evening in Morrison on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 12:11PM 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.
This drive has a highway share of about 25%, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch on a single road is 18.9 miles on MO N. Expect to transition from any highway driving to more rural cruising fairly early in the trip. The profile is mostly surface roads, so keep an eye out for intersections and slower local traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near MO A / Colorado Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m 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 4.4 miles (MO A / Colorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.5 miles (MO A): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 16.8 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
627 ft
Total Descent
1,152 ft
Highest Point
1,048 ft
Elevation Range
525 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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