How far is Kimberling City, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Kimberling City, MO to New York, MO is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
246.78 mi
04h 16m
Flight
212.68 mi
342.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.68 mi
Kilometers
342.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.78 mi
Kilometers
397.16 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Kimberling City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberling City
2026-04-15T18:14
Arrive New York
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberling City
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
Brownington
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Kimberling City
120.3 mi
02h 08m
To New York
126.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kimberling City and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1246 ft · 60 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marina Way

    1571 ft · 1 min · Marina Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberling Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Kimberling Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    27.2 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 60 West, US 160 West, MO 13 North: Republic

    1496 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James River Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · James River Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 North

    7.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Kansas Expressway

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    39 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 North

    38 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 North

    7 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
110 mi · 44%
MO 13 North
85 mi · 34%
Kimberling Boulevard
27.9 mi · 11%
James River Freeway
0.89 mi
Marina Way
0.3 mi
US 60 West
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Continue on North Kansas Expressway

86.6 mi · 01h 42m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
212.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownington
02h 08m from Kimberling City
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kimberling City 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 Kimberling City to New York?

The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Brownington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Kimberling City and 126.4 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kimberling City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Brownington

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

58 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

67 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

93 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

112 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberling City and New York. Straight-line distance: 212.68 mi (342.27 km).

Kimberling City

#1 Kimberling City

City in Stone County, Missouri, United States

Population2,300
Coordinates36.6334000, -93.4168500
Altitude290
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: (-93.41689, 36.633481)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.96 L · about $32.85
Round trip
$65.69
17.42 gal · 65.92 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.85 $65.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.04 $74.09
Premium $4.65 $40.54 $81.07
Diesel $5.30 $46.20 $92.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberling City and New York. The current time is 18:14:41.

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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.