How far is Morrison, MO from Canaan, MO?

The driving distance from Morrison, MO to Canaan, MO is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.01 mi
01h 10m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.01 mi
Kilometers
67.61 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Sat, Apr 25, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Morrison
Sat, Apr 25, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrison
2026-04-25T12:48
Arrive Canaan
Sat, Apr 25, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrison
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Linn
MO

City in Missouri

From Morrison
21 mi
00h 35m
To Canaan
21 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morrison and Canaan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrison and Canaan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    9.2 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    106 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2702 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrison and Canaan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

12.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linn
00h 35m from Morrison
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morrison and Sunny near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morrison to Canaan?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Morrison and 21 miles from Canaan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrison and Sunny near Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Linn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linn.

RAIL

Jefferson City

30 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

44 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

73 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrison and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.65 km).

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#1 Morrison

City in Missouri, United States

Population129
Coordinates38.6728200, -91.6362800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canaan

Canaan is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3122700, -91.5590500
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Morrison (-91.63628, 38.67282)
End: Canaan (-91.55905, 38.31227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrison and Canaan. The current time is 12:48:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.