How far is Knob Noster, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to New York, MO is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
84.28 mi
01h 33m
Flight
66.46 mi
106.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.46 mi
Kilometers
106.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.28 mi
Kilometers
135.63 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Knob Noster
Wed, May 13, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knob Noster
2026-05-13T15:27
Arrive New York
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knob Noster
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
Lexington
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Knob Noster
42.1 mi
00h 46m
To New York
42.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knob Noster and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on North Madison Avenue

    584 ft · 30 sec · North Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McPherson Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · West McPherson Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 50 West: Warrensburg

    1245 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    47 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knob Noster 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 13
66.6 mi · 79%
US 50 West
6.37 mi · 8%
West McPherson Street
0.69 mi · 1%
North Madison Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 13

Exit the roundabout

66.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 46m from Knob Noster
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knob Noster and Sunny near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knob Noster to New York?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Knob Noster and 42.2 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knob Noster and Sunny near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

48 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

49 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

53 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and New York. Straight-line distance: 66.46 mi (106.96 km).

Knob Noster

#1 Knob Noster

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Population2,799
Coordinates38.7666800, -93.5585500
Altitude245
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: West South Railroad Street (-93.558665, 38.766739)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Knob Noster and New York. The current time is 15:27:52.

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.