How far is Centralia, MO from New York, MO?
The driving distance from Centralia, MO to New York, MO is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Macon County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centralia and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia and New York.
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Start on South Rollins Street
120 m · 22 sec · South Rollins Street
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Turn left onto West Singleton Street
103 m · 11 sec · West Singleton Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Street
2753 ft · 1 min · North Allen Street
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Turn left
1775 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
84 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
10 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 63 North: Moberly
1098 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph
875 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.6 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Centralia 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
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.6 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centralia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centralia to New York?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Centralia and 66.1 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centralia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.
Stop Ideas Near New Cambria
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 New Cambria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centralia and New York. Straight-line distance: 100.93 mi (162.43 km).
#1 Centralia
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,344 |
| Coordinates | 39.2103200, -92.1379500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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