How far is Holts Summit, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Holts Summit, MO to New York, MO is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.03 mi
02h 43m
Flight
120.65 mi
194.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.07 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Holts Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holts Summit
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive New York
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holts Summit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Macon
MO

City in Missouri, United States of America

From Holts Summit
86.9 mi
01h 21m
To New York
87.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holts Summit and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hillcrest Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Summit Drive

    133 m · 16 sec · South Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    688 ft · 20 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    1877 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph

    875 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 North
86.7 mi · 50%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
79.6 mi · 46%
US 54 West
3.73 mi · 2%
US 36 West
0.17 mi
Center Street
0.13 mi
South Summit Drive
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

US 63 North

Merge slight left

86.4 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 21m from Holts Summit
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holts Summit 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 Holts Summit to New York?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Holts Summit and 87.1 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holts Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

32 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

97 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holts Summit and New York. Straight-line distance: 120.65 mi (194.17 km).

Holts Summit

#1 Holts Summit

City in Callaway County, Missouri, United States

Population4,519
Coordinates38.6403200, -92.1224100
Altitude259
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: East Hillcrest Avenue (-92.12245, 38.640169)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holts Summit and New York. The current time is 06:37:21.

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.