How far is Chaffee, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Chaffee, MO to New York, MO is about 371.1 miles (597.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
371.06 mi
05h 51m
Flight
288.76 mi
464.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.76 mi
Kilometers
464.72 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.06 mi
Kilometers
597.16 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Mon, May 4, 6:36 PM CDT
Return by in Chaffee
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaffee
2026-05-04T12:45
Arrive New York
Mon, May 4, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chaffee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eolia
MO

Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Chaffee
185.4 mi
02h 55m
To New York
185.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chaffee and New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chaffee and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    10 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Yoakum Avenue

    1214 ft · 25 sec · West Yoakum Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Yoakum Avenue

    122 m · 9 sec · West Yoakum Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Yoakum Avenue

    2371 ft · 48 sec · West Yoakum Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Interstate 55

    35 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 55

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaffee and New York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 36%
I 55 North
103 mi · 28%
Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 27%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 3%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Interstate 55
5.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.3 mi
288.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eolia
02h 55m from Chaffee
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chaffee and Mostly 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 Chaffee to New York?

The road trip is about 371.1 miles (597.2 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Chaffee and 185.7 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.3 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.36 one way or $98.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chaffee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Eolia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eolia, 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 Eolia.

RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

75 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Quincy

86 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaffee and New York. Straight-line distance: 288.76 mi (464.72 km).

Chaffee

#1 Chaffee

City in Scott County, Missouri, United States

Population2,901
Coordinates37.1800500, -89.6550900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-89.655139, 37.180067)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.09 gal
49.56 L · about $49.36
Round trip
$98.72
26.18 gal · 99.12 L
Estimated CO2
116.3 kg one way
Round trip: 232.7 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.36 $98.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.67 $111.34
Premium $4.65 $60.92 $121.84
Diesel $5.30 $69.43 $138.86

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaffee and New York. The current time is 12:45:20.

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.