How far is Ballwin, MO from New York, MO?
The driving distance from Ballwin, MO to New York, MO is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballwin and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballwin and New York.
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Start on the route
67 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Holloway Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holloway Road
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Continue on Baxter Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Baxter Road
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Turn right onto Clarkson Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Clarkson Road
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Continue on Olive Boulevard
147 m · 17 sec · Olive Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Outer 40
2087 ft · 58 sec · North Outer 40
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
139 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
92.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left
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 Ballwin 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ballwin 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 Ballwin to New York?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Ballwin and 118.2 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballwin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe City.
Quincy
La Plata
Hermann
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballwin and New York. Straight-line distance: 196.19 mi (315.73 km).
#1 Ballwin
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 30,094 |
| Coordinates | 38.5950500, -90.5462300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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