How far is Appleton City, MO from New York, MO?
The driving distance from Appleton City, MO to New York, MO is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Appleton City and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appleton City and New York.
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Start on North Walnut Street
4 m · 2 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
18.5 mi · 24 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 52 West: Kansas City
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
724 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
599 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
34.5 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
1213 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Appleton City and New York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Continue straight
51.2 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Appleton City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Appleton City to New York?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Appleton City and 46.4 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Appleton City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Raytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Appleton City and New York. Straight-line distance: 103.42 mi (166.44 km).
#1 Appleton City
City in St.
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 38.1905800, -94.0293900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 264 |
| Coordinates | 39.6852900, -93.9268800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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