Origin
Morehouse, MO
Late night in Morehouse on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morehouse, MO to Conran, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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.
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.
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.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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 Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on I 55. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Conran, 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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