How far is Forsyth, MO from New York, MO?
The driving distance from Forsyth, MO to New York, MO is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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 Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forsyth and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth and New York.
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Start on Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Turn slight left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
86.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North
7 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
47 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth 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.
North Kansas Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
86.5 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Forsyth and 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 Forsyth to New York?
The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Forsyth and 121.8 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Forsyth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry 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 Lowry City.
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Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and New York. Straight-line distance: 211.88 mi (340.98 km).
#1 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
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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