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Trip from Gideon, MO to Morehouse, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

44.3 mi

71 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Gideon, MO, MO

Gideon, MO

Richy Dannielz

Downtown Morehouse, MO, MO

Morehouse, MO

Chris Duan

Trip Overview

Gideon, MO to Morehouse, MO is 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m via MO 25, MO 162, and North Main Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to complete in a single day, making it ideal for a quick journey or a leg of a larger trip. The route is primarily highway, so you won't encounter many complex turns or slow local roads.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 25 25.8 mi 38m
MO 162 3.1 mi 5m
North Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
MO E 0.5 mi <1m
Myrtle Street <0.1 mi <1m
East 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 25 — 25.8 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gideon, MO and Morehouse, MO.

1

Start on this road

26 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MO 162

189 ft · 5 sec · East 4th Street
3

Turn right onto MO 153; MO 162

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto MO 162

3.1 mi · 5 min · MO 162
5

At end of road, turn right onto MO 25

26 mi · 38 min · MO 25
6

Take the ramp

14 mi · 16 min
7

Turn left onto MO E

0.5 mi · 53 sec · MO E
8

Turn right onto Myrtle Street

311 ft · 13 sec · Myrtle Street
9

Arrive at destination

Myrtle Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Malden, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Malden, MO

22 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

Malden, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bernie, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Gideon, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 162 / East 4th Street

Turn left onto MO 162 / East 4th Street

Navigation decision point

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 153; MO 162 / North Main Street

Turn right onto MO 153; MO 162 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 162

At end of road, turn left onto MO 162

Navigation decision point

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | MO 25

At end of road, turn right onto MO 25

Navigation decision point

4
44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Myrtle Street

Turn right onto Myrtle Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.93 one way

$13.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.60 $15.21
premium $4.89 $8.53 $17.05
diesel $5.61 $9.78 $19.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.13
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.88 $1.77
EV Truck/SUV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Gideon, MO

Late night in Gideon on Tuesday

Local time

5:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NNE 8 to 20 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:08AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:51AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Morehouse, MO

Late night in Morehouse on Tuesday

Local time

5:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NNE 12 to 18 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:08AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:06AM CDT until April 20 at 5:51AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

73°F

Malden, MO

22 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 3m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is largely highway-focused, with 65% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience a 25.8-mile stretch on MO 25, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you transition to MO 162 and then North Main Street, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains that of a connected, efficient drive. This isn't a winding country road; it's more about covering ground reliably on well-maintained routes.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on MO 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 25 and MO 162. 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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gideon, MO to Morehouse, MO is easy. At 1h 3m with 65% 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; near the start (MO 153; MO 162 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MO 162): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on MO 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 162 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MO 153; MO 162 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MO 162): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morehouse, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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